The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have taken this series as far as it can go. It has see-sawed back and forth unpredictably, with the Pacers mostly playing the spoiler. The Knicks went up 2-0, but then the Pacers evened the series, including crushing the Knicks by more than 30 points in Game 4. The Knicks in turn smashed the Pacers by 30 in Game 5, but then lost by 13 in Game 6.
That brings us to Game 7. If the Pacers win, it will be their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals since 2013-14. A 10-year drought is pretty bad, but nowhere near as bad as the Knicks. They haven’t been to the conference finals since 1999-2000.
Which team will end their drought today? We’ll know in just four quarters. Follow along here for all the action from Game 7.
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Tyrese Haliburton means business
Welcome to Game 7, Tyrese Haliburton. Four straight buckets — including three transition 3-pointers — give him 11 quick points, and push the Pacers’ lead to double figures at 34-22. Indiana has 34 points on 17 possessions — absolutely scorching offense to start Game 7.
Foul on Haliburton overturned!
The best part of the playoffs is that teams that had no issue with each other previously end up hating each other by Game 7. And then sometimes that carries over to make a rivalry that lasts a while.
(I know Knicks-Pacers have history, but these versions of the teams don’t.)
Things getting testy as a little alteration breaks out at 4:50 of the first. Donte DiVincenzo didn’t like Pascal Siakam taking some time in the lane to recover as DiVincenzo lined up at the FT line after getting fouled. All kinds of peeps were on the court. Now the Pacers have called for a review of Tyrese Haliburton’s foul on DiVincenzo.
Pacers seemingly playing at their pace
Red hot start for the Pacers — 7-for-8 from the floor, five assists without a turnover, pushing off makes and taking advantage when the Knicks aren’t matched up. Indiana has weathered the storm early — 16-10 lead into the first timeout.
(some) Knicks/Pacers Game 7 thoughts -The Knicks have come out with a bunch of high screens for Jalen Brunson. -There is an OG/Willis Reed comp somewhere but I am in a weird spot of being an old but not that old -The Indiana Pacers are unbothered.
Pacers are going to have to match the energy in the building early. Big game for Haliburton who has had some brilliant games—and some clunkers. https://t.co/zmi66gajE8
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