Overview

• The Knicks and Pacers will meet for their ninth playoff series, renewing a rivalry that began in the early 1990s.
• Both teams are vying for their first NBA Finals appearance in over 20 years—New York’s last was in 1999, and Indiana’s in 2000.
• The Knicks enter the series healthier, bolstered by key acquisitions like Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, while the Pacers return with a mostly intact roster.
• Iconic moments from past matchups include Reggie Miller's 25-point fourth quarter in 1994 and Larry Johnson’s four-point play in 1999.
• The Pacers won last year’s playoff series against the Knicks, setting an NBA postseason shooting record in a decisive Game 7 victory at Madison Square Garden.