Indiana Pacers overcame a late deficit to defeat the New York Knicks 138-135 in overtime in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Jalen Brunson exploded for 43 points, but the Knicks couldn't hold back Indiana's late surge. The Pacers' resilience sets the tone for an intense playoff battle.
The U.S. Senate briefly swapped debate for celebration as lawmakers cheered a key Indiana Pacers playoff win over the New York Knicks. The lighthearted moment, spurred by a clerk's quip, captured the excitement around the Pacers’ strong 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Pascal Siakam powered the Pacers past the Cavaliers with a 21-point showing in Game 5, pushing Indiana into the Eastern Conference Finals. He maintained stellar averages all series, delivering consistent scoring, playmaking, and key defensive plays. The Pacers now await either the Celtics or Knicks.
The Indiana Pacers knocked off the top-seeded Cavaliers 114-105, storming back from a 19-point hole and earning their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in over ten years. A 31-point night from their star and late-game defensive grit sealed Cleveland’s fate.