New York City – So, the Knicks had a pretty wild night at Madison Square Garden, right? I mean, they were up by 17 points in the fourth quarter of their first Eastern Conference finals game in 25 years. Jalen Brunson went off for 43 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns chipping in another 35. The crowd was pumped, the celebrities were out in force, and it looked like the Knicks were going to make a triumphant return to the NBA playoffs in spectacular fashion.
But hold on a sec, because the Indiana Pacers had other plans. Thanks to Aaron Nesmith dropping 30 points and Tyrese Haliburton adding 31, they staged an epic comeback to steal the game away from the Knicks. It was a crazy finish, with Haliburton hitting a game-tying shot at the buzzer that had everyone on the edge of their seats. And let me tell you, that shot will be talked about for years to come, whether the Pacers end up winning the series or not.
The Pacers ended up winning 138-135 in a game that went into overtime, and let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster of emotions for everyone involved. Haliburton’s shot, which initially looked like a game-winning 3-pointer but was later ruled a 2-pointer, set the stage for an intense OT period. And even though the Knicks put up a good fight, it was Nesmith’s hot shooting that ultimately sealed the deal for Indiana. The Pacers pulled off a historic comeback, scoring 23 points in the final 3:14 of regulation, something that hasn’t been seen in over two decades. Not really sure why this matters, but hey, it’s definitely impressive.
