The Indiana Pacers took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, winning Game 2, 114-109.
The Pacers were led by Pascal Siakam, who scored 39 points. Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, but missed a game-tying three wit eight seconds remaining.
The Pacers won both games at Madison Square Garden as the series now shifts to Indiana for Gam 3 on Sunday.
PASCAL SIAKAM DROPS A PLAYOFF-CAREER HIGH 39 POINTS --
— NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2025
PACERS TAKE 2-0 EAST FINALS LEAD ----
6 straight road playoff wins for Indiana! pic.twitter.com/3X2F5ZaGkw
HITS THE 3 --
— NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2025
POINT TO REGGIE --
PACERS LEAD 2-0. https://t.co/eM29FQ3mGS pic.twitter.com/871u7V98jz
Myles Turner's reaction after Jalen Brunson missed the game-tying 3 -- pic.twitter.com/DLlJhEvEkw
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Pat McAfee and Michael Cole have a bet on the series where if the Knicks win, McAfee has to wear a suit, and if the Pacers win, Cole has to wear a tank top.
