Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks drew a massive audience.

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The New York Knicks are set to take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night in a highly-anticipated matchup. The Pacers visit the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series after shocking New York in overtime on Wednesday with a 138-135 overtime win.

May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots a three point shot against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the fourth quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers wiped out a 14-point lead late in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.

Down 17 in the 4th and 14 with little more than 3 minutes remaining, Indiana rallies for the Game 1 victory over New York at MSG.

Aaron Nesmith was out of his mind, making five 3s in a row in the fourth quarter, and Tyrese Haliburton had the best moment of his career, sending the game into overtime with a buzzer-beater and then hitting the iconic Reggie Miller "choke" pose.

The NBA on TNT crew was losing their mind when Tyrese Haliburton hit the shot that sent the Pacers into overtime.

Cheers could be heard in the Senate on Wednesday night during the thrilling first game of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers came out on top,