Pacers Upset Knicks in Historic Eastern Conference Opener
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The Indiana Pacers stunned the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup, winning 138-135 in overtime. The Knicks held a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers mounted a furious comeback fueled by Aaron Nesmith's 30 points and Tyrese Haliburton's 31 points, including a game-tying buzzer-beater. Haliburton's subsequent choke sign, reminiscent of Reggie Miller, added to the drama. This improbable victory, featuring a record-setting final-minute scoring run by the Pacers, marks a historic upset and sets the stage for a thrilling series.
The Indiana Pacers stunned the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup, winning 138-135 in overtime. The Knicks held a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers mounted a furious comeback fueled by Aaron Nesmith's 30 points and Tyrese Haliburton's 31 points, including a game-tying buzzer-beater. Haliburton's subsequent choke sign, reminiscent of Reggie Miller, added to the drama. This improbable victory, featuring a record-setting final-minute scoring run by the Pacers, marks a historic upset and sets the stage for a thrilling series.
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