The Knicks missed some crucial free throws late, and then Tyrese Haliburton delivered a ludicrous game-tying shot (that he thought was the game-winner) to force overtime. Even though they needed five more minutes and some more heroics from the likes of Obi Toppin to get the win,

The New York Knicks blew a 17-point lead and lost to the Indiana Pacers in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 138-135, on May 21. Haliburton, who finished with a team-high 31 points, sent the game into overtime with a buzzer-beater to end the fourth quarter.

Obi Toppin, the former Knicks player, was traded to the Pacers in 2023 in exchange for two second-round picks. He has now returned to New York for his homecoming as the Pacers stole Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Knicks.

The Knicks made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000, and Mayor Eric Adams paid homage to the 15 players in orange-and-blue uniform by naming New York City cross street after each member on this year’s rolling Knicks roster.

Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend, Jade Jones, sparked some wild reactions from NBA fans after she trolled the New York Knicks with a brutal caption on Instagram.

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns reacts to the loud cheers he received at the Yankees-Mets game on Sunday.

Jalen Brunson celebrates a big play with Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden on May 16, 2025. The Pacers fan was hit with trash bags as he attempted to walk down the street in the video shared on Sunday.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Haliburton arrived at Madison Square Garden to prepare for the start of their best-of-seven series against the New York Knicks. The All-Star guard channeled his inner New Yorker with his outfit.