US EditionFinally Back in Eastern Conference Finals, Knicks Face Pacers Team that Eliminated Them Last Year
- The New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2025, facing the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks advanced after overcoming a Game 7 loss to the Pacers last year and significant roster changes including adding Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns.
- Both teams have nearly identical scoring averages and defensive rankings but differ in style, with the Knicks relying on top scorers Jalen Brunson and Towns and the Pacers emphasizing team ball and bench depth.
- The Pacers topped all playoff teams in bench points per game last season, averaging 33.3, while coach Rick Carlisle utilizes a deep rotation by playing 10 to 11 players each game. Meanwhile, the Knicks rely heavily on their defensive wing players to effectively switch on perimeter defense.
- This series marks a historic rivalry with the Pacers having won the last three playoff meetings, suggesting a tough challenge for the Knicks seeking their first conference finals trip in 25 years.
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