The Pacers pulled off the impossible in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals, completing a miracle comeback to steal the first win of the series.
Two days later, and the teams will take to Madison Square Garden once more, as Indiana see if lightning can strike twice.
But the New York Knicks will be determined to defend home court at least once, and head to Indiana with the series all tied up.
Knicks vs Pacers Game 2 Preview
With 2:30 left in the opening game of this series, up 14 points it felt as if the Knicks were comfortably in the driver's seat.
What came next was possibly the most remarkable playoff comeback of all time, spurred by a heroic effort from Aaron Nesmith capped off by an improbably Tyrese Haliburton game-tying shot.
On one hand, this is the type of loss that could destabilise a playoff run for a team, with the Knicks trying to regain their footing. However, the Knicks did find the form to get up in the first place, and with the second game also on the Garden floor, they hold that advantage.
New York should still be slim favourites coming into Game 2, but Indiana have truly proven that anything is possible in this series.
| NEW YORK KNICKS | INDIANA PACERS |
| $1.39 | $3.14 |
Knicks vs Pacers Conference Finals betting odds
Following the Pacers stealing Game 1, they are now the favourites to win the series, paying $1.60.
| NEW YORK KNICKS | INDIANA PACERS |
| $2.20 | $1.60 |
How to watch Knicks vs Pacers Conference Finals
Each and every game of the 2025 Western Conference Finals will be able to be streamed on ESPN via Foxtel, or streamed using Kayo.
Game 2 is being played on Saturday, May 24 Australia time, set to tip off at 10:00 a.m. AEST.