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Pacers dominate Knicks: 2-0 lead in Eastern final!
The Indiana Pacers are 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Pascal Siakam shines with 39 points.
Pacers dominate Knicks: 2-0 lead in Eastern final!
The Indiana Pacers have gained a significant advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA playoffs. On May 24, 2025, they defeated the New York Knicks 114 to 109 and now lead the series 2-0. The Knicks have lost their first two home games, which historically represents an extremely unfavorable starting point. Only eight percent of teams that lose their first two home games in a best-of-seven series were able to win the series in the end, like that Small newspaper reported.
The key to the victory was the strong play of Pascal Siakam, who scored 39 points for the Pacers, having already collected 23 points before halftime. The Knicks, however, were unable to build on their performance, even though they led for a long time. The preliminary highlight came in the last 15 seconds of the game, when the Pacers converted four crucial free throws and thus secured the victory.
Knicks under pressure
The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, who scored 36 points and added 11 assists, have struggled to overcome crucial moments in the fourth quarter in both games. Brunson missed an important 3-pointer shortly before the end of the game, which reduced the chance of a comeback. Critical decisions by coach Tom Thibodeau, particularly the benching of Karl-Anthony Towns in the final period, were controversial.
The Pacers, on the other hand, continued their impressive streak with the victory and have already won six consecutive road games in the playoffs. Tyrese Haliburton also contributed to this success, recording a double-double with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. The next game in the series is Sunday at 8 p.m. ET in Indianapolis, where the Knicks will do everything they can to preserve their chances of reaching the NBA Finals, which they haven't reached in 25 years New York Times notes.
While the Knicks were unable to assert themselves in the last two quarters, the tension will continue to increase in the coming games. A 2-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series is already challenging, as no team has ever managed to win the series after being 3-0 down. So the Pacers could be just two wins away from their first Finals in 25 years, which greatly increases anticipation for the next game. For more stats and playoff information, visit Real GM.