Pacers Complete Historic 14-Point Fourth-Quarter Comeback to Win Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 vs Knicks

The Indiana Pacers achieved a historic comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, erasing a 14-point deficit in the final minutes to win 138-135 in overtime. Key performances came from Tyrese Haliburton, who scored a game-tying basket and finished with a double-double, and Aaron Nesmith, who hit six three-pointers in the fourth quarter to spark the rally. The victory was highlighted by a controversial overturned foul call late in the game, which led to critical momentum shifts favoring the Pacers. This comeback marked the Pacers' first East Finals win in 21 years and continued a remarkable pattern of late-game recoveries in the 2025 playoffs, with the team defying historical odds repeatedly. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau acknowledged the Pacers' relentless scoring and defense, emphasizing that no lead is safe against them. With Game 2 upcoming, the Pacers look to capitalize on their momentum and potentially take a commanding series lead.