It’s Game 2 of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals on Friday night as the New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers. Jalen Brunson and Co. will try to rebound at Madison Square Garden after the Pacers pulled out a shocking overtime comeback to take Game 1.
For the Knicks, it’s their first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2000. The Pacers, meanwhile, are back in the Eastern Conference finals for the second year in a row. Indy was swept by the Celtics in 2024 and is looking for its first ECF victory since 2014.
The Knicks upset the reigning champion Celtics in the second round, knocking Boston out in six games. New York had two furious comebacks in the first two games and went on to close things out at Madison Square Garden last Friday. Brunson has been phenomenal in these playoffs, averaging 28.8 points and 7.7 assists per game.
The Pacers upset the top-seeded Cavaliers in the second round, needing only five games to oust Cleveland. The Pacers are led by All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, and eight different Indiana players averaged seven points or more against the Cavs.
Knicks vs. Pacers: Game 2 info
Time: 8 p.m. ET | Date: Friday, May 23
Location: Madison Square Garden — New York
TV channel: TNT | Live stream: Max
Odds (via DraftKings): Knicks -6, O/U 224.5
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