The Pacers stunned the Knicks in Game 1 with a 138-135 overtime victory. Game 2 is critical for the Knicks to regain momentum and avoid falling into a 0-2 deficit. Expect a high-intensity matchup as both teams play for a spot in the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n
The Pacers are proving to be legit road warriors this postseason, and their Game 1 win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden backs that up – pulling off a thrilling 138-135 OT victory. Tyrese Haliburton was the star of the show with 31 points and 11 assists, while Aaron Nesmith chipped in 30 points on a red-hot 69.2% shooting night.<\/p>\n
Indiana\u2019s up-tempo style, led by Haliburton, is tailor-made for playoff basketball, especially on the road where they thrive in transition and punish teams from deep.<\/p>\n
Known for keeping games close, Indiana covered the +5.5 spread last time out, and their recent form speaks for itself. They\u2019re 5-1 against the spread in their last six, and a perfect 5-0 ATS on the road. Straight-up, they\u2019ve won 7 of their last 8 and have handled the Knicks well too, winning 6 of the last 9 matchups.<\/p>\n
Punters should be keeping a close eye on Haliburton’s props – points, assists, and three-pointers – given how crucial he is to Indiana\u2019s attack. With sharp coaching and serious momentum, the Pacers are looking like a dangerous underdog with value written all over them.<\/p>\n
The Knicks are back at the Garden for Game 2, looking to bounce back after a wild Game 1 loss to the Pacers in overtime, 138-135. Jalen Brunson did everything he could, dropping 43 points on 60% shooting, while Karl-Anthony Towns added a monster double-double with 35 points and 12 boards.<\/p>\n
Despite those big performances, New York came up short and is now just 3-4 at home in the 2025 playoffs – something that\u2019s making punters a bit uneasy.<\/p>\n
The Knicks still come in as -5.5 favourites thanks to their gritty, physical style and typically strong home-court presence, but that inconsistency has been a storyline all postseason. Brunson remains the go-to guy for prop bets, especially for points and assists, and how he handles the pressure at MSG could be the difference.<\/p>\n
Historically, New York has had the edge at home against Indiana, going 9-4 straight up in their last 13 meetings there, but they\u2019ll need a tighter defensive showing to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole.<\/p>\n
Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n New York are 3-4 at MSG in the NBA playoffs this year. Indiana has lost 3 of their last 5.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n The Pacers now lead the head-to-head 6-4 in the last 10 meetings.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n You have to like the Pacers to cover in Game 2. They’re now 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games and Haliburton is showing up in the clutch. They also have the wood over the Knicks, covering in 4 of the last 6 meetings and 5-0 ATS on the road.<\/p>\n