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Pacers Overcome Knicks in Historic Game 1 Comeback

Indiana erased a 14-point deficit in the final minutes of regulation to win 138-135 in overtime, taking a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Haliburton did Reggie Miller's infamous choke gesture to the New York crowd following the game-tying shot.
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) holds the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Overview

  • The Pacers became the first team in 27 postseasons to win a game after trailing by 14 points with under three minutes remaining in regulation.
  • Aaron Nesmith scored 30 points, including five three-pointers in the final three minutes of regulation, sparking Indiana's improbable comeback.
  • Tyrese Haliburton tied the game at the buzzer with a long jumper, later confirmed as a two-pointer, and finished with 31 points and 11 assists.
  • Andrew Nembhard's late layup and Obi Toppin's dunk secured the victory in overtime, delivering a crushing defeat to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
  • Jalen Brunson scored 43 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 35 points and 12 rebounds, but missed free throws and turnovers proved costly for New York.