Pacers Lead Knicks 3-1 in Eastern Conference Finals

The Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals after a 130-121 victory in Game 4, moving one win away from their second NBA Finals appearance. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with a remarkable triple-double of 32 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds, complemented by Pascal Siakam's 30 points and Bennedict Mathurin's 18 off the bench. Indiana started strong with a 43-point first quarter, overcame a Knicks rally in the second, and extended their lead through the third and fourth quarters, with Obi Toppin's late three-pointer sealing the win. The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson's 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns' 24 points but failed to overcome multiple double-digit deficits. The Pacers' deeper rotation and ability to rebound from a Game 3 loss demonstrated their resilience and strategic depth against the Knicks' shorter bench. Game 5 is set for Thursday at Madison Square Garden, where the Pacers have the opportunity to close out the series.