On May 22, 2025, the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks clashed in an electrifying Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The contest, held at Madison Square Garden, was a back - and - forth battle that had fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. In the end, it was the Pacers who emerged victorious, stunning the home crowd with a 138 - 135 overtime win.
The game started with a high - octane pace. The Knicks took an early lead in the first quarter, with Jalen Brunson and Karl - Anthony Towns leading the charge. The Pacers, however, refused to be outdone. Tyrese Haliburton, their star point guard, orchestrated the offense with precision, keeping his team within striking distance. By the end of the first quarter, the Knicks held a slim 36 - 34 lead.
The second quarter saw the Pacers make a strong comeback. Their defense tightened, forcing the Knicks into turnovers and contested shots. On the offensive end, Aaron Nesmith caught fire from beyond the arc, hitting crucial three - pointers. The Pacers outscored the Knicks 33 - 21 in the quarter, taking a 67 - 64 lead into halftime.
The second half was a seesaw battle. The Knicks fought back in the third quarter, regaining the lead with Towns dominating inside and Brunson adding his usual scoring punch. But the Pacers, led by Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, kept the game close. As regulation time wound down, the Knicks seemed to be in control, leading by 14 points with under 3 minutes remaining.
However, the Pacers staged an incredible comeback. Nesmith single - handedly brought his team back, hitting a flurry of three - pointers. Then, with the game on the line, Haliburton made a clutch shot. With the Pacers down two and time running out, Haliburton lost control of his dribble but regained it and fired up a long jumper. The ball bounced high off the back of the rim and in, tying the game at 125 as time expired in regulation. Replay confirmed it was a two - pointer, sending the game into overtime.
In overtime, the Pacers maintained their momentum. Andrew Nembhard made the go - ahead basket with 26 seconds remaining, and Obi Toppin added a crucial dunk. The Knicks, despite their best efforts, couldn't overcome the Pacers' late - game heroics. Haliburton led the Pacers with 31 points and 11 assists, while Nesmith had a remarkable 30 points, shooting 8 - of - 9 from three - point range. For the Knicks, Brunson scored 43 points, and Towns contributed 35 points. This thrilling Game 1 sets the stage for an exciting Eastern Conference Finals series.
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