Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks drew a massive audience.

Down 17 in the 4th and 14 with little more than 3 minutes remaining, Indiana rallies for the Game 1 victory over New York at MSG.

May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots a three point shot against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the fourth quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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This might not be the conference finals matchup that many expected, but that just makes things all the more interesting.

The Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics in the other Eastern Conference semifinal series, 4-2. Jalen Brunson has been stellar for New York, averaging 28.8 points per game. The trio of Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges have all been key to getting the Knicks to this series.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals wasn’t short on drama. Despite putting together a huge fourth quarter lead, the New York Knicks were unable to hold a ni

Rebounding is a part of the battle in the paint. Indiana has struggled on the glass in the playoffs while the Robinson-led Knicks have been beasts. Indiana has to focus on keeping New York off the glass and getting easy putback buckets.

The Knicks were ahead by double digits in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers stayed close enough to make a charge in the final minute.