In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 23, 2025, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 114-109 at Madison Square Garden, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Game Summary
- Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with a playoff career-high 39 points.
- Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds.
- Myles Turner added 16 points.
- The Pacers opened the fourth quarter with a decisive 13-4 run and maintained their lead despite a late Knicks rally.
Knicks’ Performance
- Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and provided 11 assists for New York.
- Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds but struggled defensively, finishing with a minus-16 rating in 27 minutes.
- The Knicks shot 7-of-28 from three-point range and were outscored by the Pacers’ bench 24-11. (
Highlights
For full game highlights, including the pivotal fourth quarter, you can watch the official NBA recap here:
What’s Next?
The series shifts to Indiana for Game 3, scheduled for Sunday. The Knicks face a challenging scenario, as no NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series
