Knicks fall behind 0-2 in Eastern Conference finals series vs. Pacers

Knicks fall behind 0-2 in Eastern Conference finals series vs. Pacers

No NBA team has ever overcome losing the first games at home to win the conference finals

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the fourth quarter during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. (Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) in the fourth quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) in the fourth quarter during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. (Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)