Knicks, Pacers Meet Ninth Time Eastern Conference Finals

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers rekindle a historic NBA rivalry as they face off in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, marking their ninth postseason meeting. The Pacers currently lead the overall playoff series 5-3, with notable past finals victories for the Knicks in 1994 and 1999, and for the Pacers in 2000. This season, the Knicks secured two wins against the Pacers in regular-season matchups, but Indiana boasts a faster pace and stronger assist-to-turnover ratio, reflecting their aggressive, up-tempo style led by guard Tyrese Haliburton. Both teams feature key stars—Knicks' Jalen Brunson and Pacers' Haliburton—who have been instrumental in their playoff journeys, with Haliburton already hitting multiple game-winning shots. The rivalry is enriched by its history, including legendary battles between Patrick Ewing and Reggie Miller, and the tension remains palpable with Miller now serving as an analyst during the series. Fans and players alike anticipate an intense series that could add a memorable new chapter to this storied competition as the winner advances to the NBA Finals.