The New York Knicks are set to take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night in a highly-anticipated matchup.
The Pacers visit the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series after shocking New York in overtime on Wednesday with a 138-135 overtime win.
New York led by 14 points with 2:45 remaining in regulation Wednesday. The Pacers rallied to tie it on Haliburton's long 2-pointer that bounced high off the back off the rim and fell in as time expired, a shot he initially thought was a winning 3-pointer when he ran toward the crowd and emulated the choke signal Pacers legend Reggie Miller flashed to Spike Lee three decades earlier during an Indiana playoff victory.
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WATCH HERETeams leading by at least 14 points in the final 2:45 of the fourth quarter had been 994-0 in the postseason since detailed play-by-play began being kept in 1997-98. But no lead seems safe against these Pacers, no matter what history says.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 31 points. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 43.
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SIGN UP The Knicks are 34-18 against conference opponents. New York is ninth in the NBA, averaging 115.8 points and is shooting 48.6% from the field.
The Pacers are 29-22 in Eastern Conference play. Indiana is fourth in the Eastern Conference, scoring 117.4 points per game and is shooting 48.8%.
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The teams go at it in the Knicks' first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years, with the winner of their ninth playoff matchup headed to the NBA Finals. The winner of the Eastern Conference finals will play the winner of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What time do the Knicks play tonight?
Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers is set for 8 p.m. Eastern.
What channel is the Knicks game on tonight?
The Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference finals will be available on TNT.
How do I stream the Knicks game tonight?
The Eastern Conference finals will be streaming on MAX from Warner Bros. Discovery with a subscription.
Where is Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals being held?
Game 2 will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Who are the projected starters for Game 2?
The projected starters, according to rotowire.com:
Pacers:
- G - Tyrese Haliburton
- G - Andrew Nembhard
- F - Aaron Nesmith
- F - Pascal Siakam
- C - Myles Turner
Knicks:
- G - Jalen Brunson
- G - Josh Hart
- F - Mikal Bridges
- F - OG Anunoby
- C - Karl-Anthony Towns
Who is on the injury report for Game 2?
According to nba.com, the Pacers' Isaiah Jackson is out with a torn right Achilles tendon. No one on the Knicks is listed on the injury report.
When is Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals?
Game 2 will be held on Friday, May 23.
What is the remaining Eastern Conference finals schedule?
*If needed
- Game 2: Friday, May 23, 8 p.m., ET, home
- Game 3: Sunday, May 25, 8 p.m, ET, away
- Game 4: Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m. ET, away
- *Game 5: Thursday, May 29 8 p.m. ET, home
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 31, 8 p.m. ET, away
- * Game 7: Monday, June 2, 8 p.m., ET, home
