The Knicks (94.88) place third in pace among teams remaining in the postseason, barely surpassing the Minnesota Timberwolves (95.43). The Pacers (99.03) rank second behind the Oklahoma City Thunder (100.46). The Knicks, though, were on their way to solving the issue before worsening it themselves.

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The Indiana Pacers are relishing in their opportunity to troll the New York Knicks after their stunning 138-135 overtime victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Pacers defeated the Knicks 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and Aaron Nesmith added 30, helping the visiting Indiana Pacers rally for a 138-135 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Up 17 points in the fourth quarter and seven in the final minutes, fans thought they would be safe beating traffic and leaving Madison Square Garden. They missed the end of one of the best playoff games in NBA history,