Pacers Take 2–0 Lead

After stealing Game 1 on the road, the Pacers extend their lead to 2–0 over the Knicks. See how they did it.

Siakam’s Early Surge

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Haliburton’s Crafty Play

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Bench Buzz

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Closing Spurt

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Siakam’s 39-Point Mastercla

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Rim Protectors Rise

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Brunson’s Resilience

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Game-Changer Assist

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Eyeing Game 3

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Relive Game 1 Drama

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Pacers Take 2–0 Lead

Siakam’s Early Surge

Siakam lit it up from the jump, giving the Pacers an early edge in Game 2.

Haliburton’s Crafty Play

Bench Buzz

Depth showed up in Q3, with reserve scoring widening the gap.

Closing Spurt

With four minutes left, Indiana’s decisive run put Game 2 out of reach.

Siakam’s 39-Point Mastercla

Siakam exploded for 39 points, punctuating a legendary night in game 2.

Rim Protectors Rise

Indiana’s length wreaked havoc, anchoring a 109-point hold.

Brunson’s Resilience

Brunson’s heroics fueled New York’s fight, but fell just short.

Game-Changer Assist

That dime ignited the Pacers’ decisive burst that sealed Game 2.

Eyeing Game 3

Now it’s on New York to avoid an 0–3 hole on May 25. Don’t miss the clash!

Relive Game 1 Drama

Don’t miss the unforgettable moments—read the full Game 1 recap now!