Indiana Pacers, Knicks and NBA Finals
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The quest for an NBA championship is down to just four teams, with the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder and No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves squaring off in the Western Conference finals starting Tuesday at 5:30 PM PT, while the No. 3 New York Knicks and No. 4 Indiana Pacers get underway on Wednesday in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Tyrese Haliburton's stellar performance in the Eastern Conference Finals has garnered praise from LeBron James, who defended him against claims of bei
129 points: It's the third-most points scored in a playoff game by the Pacers in the NBA playoffs. They scored 130 vs. the Knicks last season and vs. Boston in 1991. The franchise record is 150 vs. the Oakland Oaks in 1969.
The Indiana Pacers continue to surprise the NBA world with their impressive run through this year's playoffs. Upon the final day of the regular season, the Pacers found themselves in the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting plenty of unanswered questions from fans. After an incredible high that saw them finish at the top of the Eastern Conference with their team-based approach, they were silenced by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 playoffs.
Cavs center Jarrett Allen had a double-double in Game 2 and Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals before his production dropped vs. the Pacers.
DeMarcus Cousins sparked debate by favoring Jalen Brunson over Luka Doncic, highlighting Brunson's playoff success with the Knicks compared to Doncic'
O’Neal grabbed at least 20 rebounds twice during the 2023 NBA Playoffs, and this was a game in which the big man managed to make an impact on both ends of the court. During this 89-77 win over the Boston Celtics, O’Neal finished with 23 points, 20 rebounds and a block across 44 minutes.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the already-eliminated Cleveland Cavaliers are the only teams with higher postseason net ratings than the reigning champion Boston Celtics, but they're one loss from elimination and saw Jayson Tatum go down with a torn Achilles in Game 4.