US EditionPacers vs. Knicks: Who Has Edge in Eastern Conference Finals?
- The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks begin the Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2025, marking their ninth playoff meeting in New York City.
- This rematch follows last season's seven-game conference semifinals in which the Pacers advanced after a dominant Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks made major roster changes by acquiring Mikal Bridges and Karl Anthony Towns, while the Pacers retained a deep rotation under coach Rick Carlisle emphasizing physicality and bench scoring.
- The Pacers rank seventh in scoring at 117.4 points per game with a bench averaging 35.7 points, while the Knicks stand ninth in scoring at 115.8 with top scorers Jalen Brunson and Towns .
- Both teams show similar defensive rankings but different styles, with the Pacers favoring ball sharing and the Knicks relying on versatile defensive wings, suggesting a closely contested series ahead.
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