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Pacers Dominate Knicks in Game 2 to Take Commanding 2-0 Series Lead

Pascal Siakam’s career-high 39 points and Indiana’s bench depth leave New York struggling as the series shifts to Indianapolis.

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Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers) au duel avec Nikal Bridges (New York Knicks) lors du match 2 de la finale de Conférence Est de NBA, au Madison Square Garden de New York le 23 mai 2025.
Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers) lors du match 2 de la finale de Conférence Est de NBA face aux Knicks, au Madison Square Garden de New York le 23 mai 2025.

Overview

  • Indiana secured a 114-109 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, marking their second consecutive road win over the Knicks.
  • Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with a playoff career-high 39 points, showcasing his offensive versatility and composure under pressure.
  • Indiana’s bench depth played a pivotal role, with coach Rick Carlisle utilizing 11 players compared to New York’s eight.
  • Knicks guard Jalen Brunson scored 36 points but lacked sufficient support, as coach Tom Thibodeau controversially benched Karl-Anthony Towns for most of the fourth quarter.
  • With a 92% historical success rate for teams winning the first two road games in a best-of-seven series, Indiana is now just two wins away from their first NBA Finals in 25 years.