In a thrilling Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers staged an incredible comeback, overcoming a 17-point deficit to defeat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Tyrese Haliburton's game-tying two-pointer sent the game to overtime, reminiscent of Reggie Miller's iconic moments. Despite Jalen Brunson's 43 points and Karl-Anthony Towns's late-game attempt, the Knicks faltered. Aaron Nesmith's remarkable shooting and Haliburton's performance led the Pacers to a historic victory, as they set a franchise playoff record with eight three-pointers made in the game.
The Knicks choked away a 17-point fourth-quarter lead, including a nine-point cushion with 52 seconds left in regulation, to drop Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final.
You can never let your guard down against them, said Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. No lead is safe.
Haliburton led the charge for the Pacers, dropping 31 points and dishing out 11 assists as they pulled off an improbable comeback.
Those eight three-pointers made are the most by a Pacer in a playoff game in franchise history.
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