The Pacers are the hottest team remaining in the playoff field and could surge to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000, when they beat New York to reach the championship round. It is going to be absolute NBA cinema to watch Tyrese Haliburton battle Brunson late in big spots.

Bayless rose to prominence at ESPN alongside Stephen A. Smith and later co-hosted "Undisputed" with Shannon Sharpe on Fox Sports 1. After parting ways with Fox in August 2024, Bayless has continued offering sports commentary independently.

The NBA's Final Four features a 75% chance of crowning a new champion this season. However, the New York Knicks will be looking to end a 52-year title drought by staking their claim on the championship.

After a thrilling 138-135 overtime victory on Wednesday, the Indiana Pacers took a 1-0 lead against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Here are some takeaways from an exciting start to another Knicks-Pacers battle.

Prior to this season, sportsbooks didn't see Indy, N.Y., Minnesota and OKC as the NBA's Final Four. See how each squad bucked the odds from preseason to now.

Every pickup game has that one guy. Always moves without the ball. Hits open shots. Dives on the concrete. Never complains. You’re halfway through the game and you’re annoyed by how he keeps setting screens,

The NBA Finals teams have yet to be determined, but two of the Knicks, Pacers, Thunder, and Timberwolves will make it, and fans can now purchase tickets.

The NBA's City Edition uniforms will reportedly remain in locker rooms during the final two playoff rounds—even for the four teams left competing for an NBA title.