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 Indiana Pacers crushed the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4, building a record-tying 41-point halftime lead and riding sensational performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner. With Cleveland hobbled by injuries, the Pacers clinched a return to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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.
Donovan Mitchell powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to a pivotal 126-104 win against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, narrowing the playoff series deficit to 2-1. Five Cavs reached double figures as the team’s offense and defense clicked, leaving the Pacers scrambling. Cleveland heads home with renewed momentum and hopes to even the series.
Darius Garland’s lingering toe injury leaves his status questionable for Game 2 as the Cavaliers face the Pacers. Garland’s absence has hurt Cleveland’s offense, and they now trail the series 1-0 with other key players also uncertain. Pacers’ Isaiah Jackson is definitely out.