In Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers secured a 114-109 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Forward Pascal Siakam delivered a standout performance, scoring a playoff career-high 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting, including a pivotal three-pointer during a 13-4 run that gave the Pacers a decisive lead in the fourth quarter.
Supporting Siakam, Myles Turner contributed 16 points, while Tyrese Haliburton added 14 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds. The Pacers have now won six consecutive road playoff games, showcasing their resilience and depth.
Despite a strong effort from Knicks’ guard Jalen Brunson, who tallied 36 points and 11 assists, New York was unable to overcome Indiana’s late-game surge. Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns each added 20 points and 7 rebounds for the Knicks. However, Towns saw limited action in the fourth quarter as coach Tom Thibodeau opted for Mitchell Robinson’s defensive presence.
The series now shifts to Indianapolis for Game 3, where the Pacers aim to capitalize on their momentum and move closer to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000. Historically, no team has recovered from losing the first two games at home in the conference finals, placing the Knicks in a challenging position as they seek to turn the series around.
This article is adapted from content originally published by Al Jazeera.
