There was huge anticipation for an historic Madison Square Garden game between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks, but the Pacers dominated with one of the greatest shooting halves in NBA history.
Despite a push from the Knicks in the second half, the Pacers emerged victorious with a 130-109 win, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. The game was marked by standout performances from players like Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Pascal Siakam.