Indiana Pacers Lead Knicks 2-0 in Eastern Conference Finals

The Indiana Pacers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals after two dramatic victories at Madison Square Garden, including a stunning comeback in Game 1 where they erased a 14-point deficit late in the fourth quarter. Tyrese Haliburton played a crucial role, hitting a game-tying long two-pointer to force overtime and mimicking Reggie Miller's iconic choke gesture, which energized the Pacers and infuriated Knicks fans. Haliburton's girlfriend, Jade Jones, added to the Knicks' humiliation by posting a taunting message on Instagram, "finally got to see the ball drop in NYC," celebrating the Pacers' upset. The Knicks, who have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999, struggled to close out both games despite leading late, drawing criticism and trolling from figures like Paul Pierce. The Pacers' ability to overcome large deficits late in games has been a defining feature of their playoff run, marking a remarkable turnaround and putting the Knicks in a precarious position as the series shifts to Indiana. With momentum firmly on the Pacers' side, the Knicks face a difficult task to avoid a historic home-court collapse in the conference finals.