Eastern Conference Finals: Pacers Defeat Knicks 114-109 To Take 2-0 Lead

Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 on Friday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals Myles Turner added 16 points and Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for the Pacers, who head home halfway to their second trip to the NBA Finals. They lost to the Lakers in 2000 in their only shot at the title. Game 3 is Sunday in Indiana, though the Pacers might prefer to keep it right where it is. They have won six straight road games since falling at Milwaukee in Game 3 of the first round.

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Updated on: 24 May 2025 1:25 pm

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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) puts up a shot against the New York Knicks during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) dunks the ball against the New York Knicks during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) puts up a shot against the New York Knicks during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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