The Knicks played with the Pacers' breathtaking tempo for 44 minutes. But they let a 14-point lead disappear in final three minutes of Game 1 loss.

With All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton now leading the way, take a moment to revisit the history of a rivalry that helped shape the NBA's Eastern Conference.

The Knicks had it all—momentum, the lead, and the numbers—until one wild twist flipped Game 1 on its head at MSG.

Jalen Brunson has tied Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing's franchise record by scoring at least 30 points in the playoffs for the 18th time with the New York Knicks. Brunson reached 31 points by scoring the Knicks' first two baskets of the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night against the Indiana

At the end of regulation with the Pacers down two, Haliburton hit a step-back three at the buzzer. The ball hit the back of the rim, skied about six feet above, and fell into the net as time expired. However, upon review, his toe was still on the line.

The New York Knicks made a historical Jalen Brunson announcement during their series opener against the Indiana Pacers.

After a wild, last-second Tyrese Haliburton shot sent the game to overtime, the Indiana Pacers stunned the New York Knicks, 138-135, to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

The Brooklyn native wasn't able to capture an NBA championship, but he became the face of the franchise for several years.