Pascal Siakam scores 39, Pacers take 2-0 lead over Knicks
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The Knicks failed to finish once again. And now their season is in serious jeopardy. Two days after they suffered one of the most dramatic collapses in NBA postseason history, the Knicks struggled down the stretch in their 114-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The Knicks' hopes dwindle as they fall 2-0 to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Siakam shines with 39 points.
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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.
Indiana has made historic comebacks look routine during the NBA playoffs through cool-headed confidence and ruthless efficiency.
The Indiana Pacers made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, but to say they've earned respect along the way would be a lie. Given how big a fan base the New Yo
The Pacers defeated the Knicks 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.