US EditionPascal Siakam Propels Indiana Pacers to 2-0 Lead over New York Knicks in Eastern Conference Finals
- Pascal Siakam scored a career-high 39 points in the playoffs to help the Indiana Pacers secure a 114-109 win over the New York Knicks on Friday, giving Indiana a 2-0 advantage in the conference finals series.
- The Pacers' recent success follows a six-game road winning streak that began after a first-round loss at Milwaukee, while the Knicks seek a quick turnaround in their first conference finals appearance in 25 years.
- Siakam put up a personal best of 39 points in the playoffs, hitting a key three-pointer with 9:17 remaining as the Pacers broke away from an 81-all tie after three quarters and held onto a single-digit lead despite a late surge from the Knicks.
- Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds, while Myles Turner added 16 points for the Pacers. On the Knicks side, Jalen Brunson delivered a strong performance with 36 points and 11 helpers in the 50th playoff matchup between these longtime rivals.
- With no team having overcome a 0-2 home deficit in conference finals history, the Pacers lead signals a strong chance for their second NBA Finals appearance, while the Knicks face significant pressure to improve quickly.
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Bluefield Daily TelegraphPacers bring a 2-0 lead over the Knicks home for a sports celebration Sunday in Indiana
By BRIAN MAHONEY NEW YORK — Tyrese Haliburton smiled widely as he envisioned the scene May 25 when the Pacers host Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals to cap a daylong sports celebration in Indiana. Yet along with the Pacers’ excitement after winning the first two games against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden came a word of caution. A 2-0 lead guarantees nothing and things can change quickly. Look no further than last year in a …
Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard Makes Bold Statement After Game 2 Win vs Knicks
The Indiana Pacers went into Madison Square Garden to face off against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals and won not just one, but both of the first two games of the series. Heading back to Indiana with a 2-0 series lead was not something that many fans or analysts expected to see happen. Despite that fact, the Pacers find a 2-0 lead to be their reality. In Game 2, Indiana was able to outlast the Knicks by a final score of 114…
Knicks in deep trouble after Siakam’s career-high 39 leads Pacers to 2-0 series lead
NEW YORK — The Indiana Pacers are headed home, halfway to a chance to play for an elusive NBA title. They might prefer to stay right where they are. Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 on Friday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Game 3 is Sunday night in Indiana, which will be rocking all day long with the Indianapolis 500 being run that afternoon. The Pacers …
Pascal Siakam propels Indiana Pacers to 2-0 lead over New York Knicks in Eastern Conference finals
Pascal Siakam exploded for 39 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 on Friday night to open up a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
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