The Indiana Pacers lead the Eastern Conference finals 2-0 after a thrilling 114-109 victory over the New York Knicks. Pascal Siakam starred for the Pacers, scoring a playoff career-high 39 points, and received support from Myles Turner (16 points) and Tyrese Haliburton, who contributed 14 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. The Pacers, who have won six straight playoff games, are scheduled to host Game 3 in Indiana amid the excitement of the Indianapolis 500.
Despite Siakam’s standout performance, which included an impressive shooting night (15 for 23), the game remained competitive in the tight fourth quarter. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson with 36 points and 11 assists, fought hard but struggled to regain the lead after a challenging start to the quarter. Notable performances also came from Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, each scoring 20 points for the Knicks, though Towns played limited minutes as coach Tom Thibodeau opted for stronger defense with Mitchell Robinson.
The match was closely contested, starting with the Pacers leading 19-9 before the Knicks rallied to tie the game at 81 going into the fourth. A critical 13-4 run by the Pacers early in the final quarter helped them maintain control of the game. The Knicks managed to narrow the deficit before Aaron Nesmith sealed the game with two free throws, denying Brunson a last-second 3-point attempt.
Historically, no team has come back to win a series in the conference finals after losing the first two games at home, putting the pressure on the Knicks. Pacers’ coach Rick Carlisle praised Siakam for his pivotal role during challenging periods of the game.
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