Overview

• The New York Knicks are trailing 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers, with Game 3 set for Sunday night in Indianapolis.
• Coach Tom Thibodeau is contemplating starting Mitchell Robinson over Josh Hart to address early deficits and defensive struggles.
• Josh Hart, who has started throughout the season, is open to coming off the bench, emphasizing team sacrifice and energy improvement.
• Mitchell Robinson delivered a strong performance off the bench in Game 2, recording 6 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks in 29 minutes.
• The Knicks aim to boost their energy and competitiveness after lackluster starts in the first two games of the series.