Knicks acknowledge they let up late in Game 1 loss to Pacers - ESPN
NEW YORK — On Wednesday, just before the clock struck midnight, New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson sat down at the podium to take questions on yet another improbable comeback.
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Choke or comeback? Pacers rally late, stun Knicks in OT
Tyrese Haliburton was a bit premature after he mimicked Hall of Famer Reggie Miller’s infamous “choke” sign at Madison Square Garden. Nevertheless, Haliburton and his Indiana Pacers teammates made certain the gesture didn’t come back to haunt them in a 138-135 victory in overtime over the New York Knicks on Wednesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Haliburton scored 31 points and Aaron Nesmith added 30, highlighting an 8-for-9 performance from 3-point range by making five treys during the final 3 1/2 minutes of regulation. That surge allowed the fourth-seeded Pacers to overcome a 14-point deficit in the final 2:39 of the fourth quarter. “It’s unreal,” Nesmith said of his sizzling shooting.
Top moments from Pacers' wild Game 1 win over Knicks - ESPN
The Indiana Pacers stormed back to defeat the New York Knicks 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday.
Haliburton's wild shot keys Pacers in stunning Game 1 comeback - ESPN
NEW YORK — Tyrese Haliburton tied the score with a long jumper that bounced high off the back of the rim and in as time expired in regulation, then the Indiana Pacers went on to finish off their stunning rally by beating the New York Knicks 138-135 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Haliburton shines as Pacers advance past top-seeded Cavs
LOS ANGELES: Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points as the Indiana Pacers came from behind to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-105 and send the top seeds tumbling out of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday. A flurry of six three-pointers from Haliburton helped Indiana wrap up a 4-1 series victory as the Cavaliers’ promising season fizzled out in disappointing fashion on their home court. Haliburton’s scoring was backed by 21 points from Pascal Siakam while Aaron Nesmith contributed 13 points with 13 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points. “We’re talking about eight more wins for an NBA championship,” Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after guiding his team into the Eastern Conference finals for a second straight year. “The league is wide open this year.
Pacers build 41-point halftime lead, rout Cavs 129-109 for 3-1 series lead
Pascal Siakam scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers tied an NBA playoff record by taking a 41-point halftime lead before routing the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, 129-109, for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
NBA betting: Three bets that stand out for Friday's playoff games - ESPN
On Friday night, the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers look to bounce back from an 0-2 deficit on the road against the Indiana Pacers. Later, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets look to gain a 2-1 advantage in their Western Conference semifinal. You can catch all of the action tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Pacers stun Cavaliers with furious rally in final minute - ESPN
CLEVELAND — Tyrese Haliburton made a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining and the Indiana Pacers scored the final eight points in 47.9 seconds to stun the short-handed and top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinals series.