Knicks Vs Pacers Stats and matches Schedule
In a breathtaking Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers achieved a remarkable comeback victory over the New York Knicks, winning 138–135 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Trailing by 14 points with just under three minutes remaining in regulation, the Pacers defied expectations, propelled by Aaron Nesmith’s four three-pointers and Tyrese Haliburton’s dramatic game-tying shot that forced overtime. Haliburton’s clutch performance and subsequent “choke” gesture, reminiscent of Reggie Miller’s iconic moment, added to the game’s intensity and sparked widespread reactions on social media .( The Washington Post)
Despite standout performances from Jalen Brunson (43 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (35 points), the Knicks couldn’t hold off the Pacers’ late surge. This game marks the first time in NBA history that a team has won after trailing by 14 points with under three minutes left in regulation .
Here is a summary of recent games between the Knicks and Pacers:
NBA Schedule
- Indiana Pacers (IND) @ New York Knicks (NYK) on Friday, Oct 25, 2024 at 04:30 PM PDT. Final score: IND 98 – NYK 123
- New York Knicks (NYK) @ Indiana Pacers (IND) on Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 02:00 PM PST. Final score: NYK 121 – IND 132
- New York Knicks (NYK) @ Indiana Pacers (IND) on Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 at 04:30 PM PST. Final score: NYK 128 – IND 115
- Indiana Pacers (IND) @ New York Knicks (NYK) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 05:00 PM PDT. Final score: IND 138 – NYK 135
Looking ahead, the Pacers aim to continue their momentum in Game 2 of the series.