The Pacers were on the road Wednesday night to face the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Indiana fought New York in all games, but fell with 17 with around seven minutes remaining.
This postseason, the Pacers have proven to be a difficult team to clean up. They showed grit and resolve in Game 1 and made an epic fourth quarter comeback. 125-123, Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton had the opportunity to win or win the game. Halliburton crossed the Knicks Mikal Bridge to create space for the stepback jumper. His shot bouncing from behind the rim, hanging in the air before he could go through the basket and force an OT. Indiana left with a 138-135 victory in Game 1.
Tylese Halliburton is the clutch player for the pacer this postseason
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In Game 1 on Wednesday night, the Indiana Pacers never gave up. They fell 17 points in the fourth quarter with 6:46 left. Indiana led New York’s lead with nine points with 52 seconds left. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the team was 0-1,414 when they went down more than nine points in the fourth quarter or overtime. The team is now 1-1,414 after a miraculous comeback with Game 1 and the Knicks.
Against New York on Wednesday night, the Pacers flipped the switch in the fourth quarter. Aaron Nesmith dominated 20 points, three made quarter performances. Indiana’s biggest shot came when time expired due to Game 1 restrictions. All-Star PG Tyrees Halliburton reduced the ball to 125-123. Halliburton crossed Mikal Bridge and created space for stepback jumpers.
The Halliburton shot hit the back of the iron and went into the air. The ball fell into the basket and was hanging in the air before forcing the OT for the Pacers. Indiana scored 138-135, surprising the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. This is just Indiana’s latest fourth quarter comeback this postseason. They have four 17-point comebacks in the 2025 playoffs. It is the most team of any team since 1998. No matter how big your opponent’s lead is, Pacer always feels he can create rally and win the game. Tune it to Game 2 on Friday at 8pm.