- What: NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 2
- When: May 23, 2025
- Who: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
- Time: 5:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Madison Square Garden (Manhattan, NYC)
The New York Knicks will play the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of their best-of-7 Eastern Conference Finals series on Friday.
The matchup at Madison Square Garden will begin at 5 p.m. PST. The Pacers currently lead the series 1-0. Indiana is riding a three-game winning streak after its thrilling comeback in Game 1.
In overtime, Indiana edged out the Knicks 138-135, defying the odds as a 4.5-point road underdog. The total went over (221.5), a trend evident even without the overtime.
The Pacers found themselves down by as much as 17 points and trailed by 14 with just 2:51 remaining in regular time, yet they managed to tie the game with a dramatic buzzer-beater from guard Tyrese Haliburton, who led the team with 31 points.
Aaron Nesmith contributed significantly as well, scoring 30 points, including an impressive 8-for-9 from beyond the arc.
On the other hand, the Knicks have struggled lately, losing two of their last three games. Jalen Brunson shone with a game-high 43 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 35 in the loss in Game 1.
Historically, teams leading by 14 or more points with under 2:45 left in the fourth quarter have never lost, with a record of 994-0 since play-by-play records began in the 1997-98 season.
Both teams showcased their offensive prowess in Game 1, combining for 273 points, 250 of which were scored in regulation time. This indicates that this series will likely be high-scoring.
The Pacers have hit the Over in 7 of their last 10 games, scoring 119 or more points seven times during that stretch while allowing 119 or more in three of their previous five outings.
Meanwhile, the Knicks have matched that scoring level, reaching 119 or more in three of their last four games, but they have also conceded 113 or more points in four of their last five contests.
Best Bet: Over 224.5 Points at -110 odds
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