Overview

• The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 114-109 in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, securing a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
• Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with a standout 39-point performance, continuing his pivotal role in the series.
• Jalen Brunson, the Knicks’ top scorer with 36 points, missed a three-pointer late in the game that could have tied the score.
• Myles Turner sealed the victory for Indiana by sinking two crucial free throws immediately following Brunson's miss.
• The Pacers now return home with the opportunity to clinch the series in two games and advance to the NBA Finals, where they would face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or Minnesota Timberwolves.