Knicks Lose Heartbreaking Game 1 Against Pacers
The New York Knicks suffered a devastating loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, losing 138-135 in overtime. Despite leading by 14 points with under 3 minutes left in regulation, the Knicks collapsed in a stunning turnaround.
Key Moments:
- Haliburton's game-tying shot: Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer-beater at the end of regulation tied the game, sending it into overtime. He even mimicked Reggie Miller's famous choke sign to the crowd!
- Nesmith's 3-point barrage: Aaron Nesmith's hot shooting from beyond the arc fueled the Pacers' comeback, hitting 8 of 9 three-pointers.
- Knicks' collapse: The Knicks' late-game collapse is unprecedented; teams leading by at least 14 points in the final 2:45 of the fourth quarter were previously undefeated since 1997-98. The team's struggles intensified when Jalen Brunson was in foul trouble.
- Brunson and Towns' stellar performance: Despite the loss, Jalen Brunson put up an impressive 43 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 35 points and 12 rebounds.
Game 2 is Friday night. The Pacers will look to build on their momentum, while the Knicks will need to regroup and prevent another late-game collapse if they hope to advance.
This series promises to be a thrilling battle between two historic rivals. Will the Knicks recover from this shocking upset, or will the Pacers continue their magical run?
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