Pacers Take 3-1 Eastern Conference Finals Lead Over Knicks

During Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, former NFL punter and sports personality Pat McAfee energized the crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a rousing mic promo targeting Knicks celebrity fans such as Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet. McAfee's bold trash talk helped fuel the Pacers to a 130-121 victory, giving them a 3-1 series lead and putting the Knicks on the brink of elimination. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton delivered a triple-double, significantly contributing to the win, while Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson acknowledged the team's struggles. Meanwhile, former NFL star Rob Gronkowski playfully taunted Knicks fans on social media after the loss, highlighting the team's current playoff difficulties. The series now moves to Madison Square Garden for Game 5, where the Knicks must win to stay alive. This NBA matchup has also featured unique NBA-WWE crossovers, including a past faceoff between Haliburton and Brunson in a WWE ring and McAfee's WWE-style promo.