Pacers Shock Knicks With Historic Comeback in Final Minutes
What we witnessed in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks was nothing short of legendary. I mean, you can’t write this stuff. The Pacers were staring at a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter and still trailed by 14 points with just 3:14 left on the clock. It looked over—lights out. But what followed was one of the most electrifying, improbable playoff comebacks we’ve seen in recent NBA memory.
Let’s walk through this moment like we were watching it live, heart racing, not believing what we’re seeing. It all kicked off when Aaron Nesmith hit a three-pointer to make it 116–105. Okay, decent shot. But then Jalen Brunson answers with his own three, extending the lead back to 14. At that point, you're thinking: nice try, but not enough.
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Then Tyrese Haliburton drains a three. Nesmith hits another. Siakam adds a free throw. The Pacers are nibbling away. The energy shifts. Knicks fans start sitting down. The tension builds. Brunson throws in a layup—Knicks still up 9. But then Nesmith goes wild. A three. Then another. Now we’re at 123–118. The crowd’s getting nervous. You can feel it.
And Nesmith again! Another three—this guy couldn’t miss. Now it’s a two-point game. Towns splits his free throws. It’s 124–121. Then Nesmith sinks two clutch free throws. Knicks hanging by one. OG Anunoby makes one from the line. 125–123. And with the game on the line, Haliburton buries a jumper at the buzzer. Tie game. Pandemonium.
Overtime? Indiana had the momentum and didn't let go. They outscored the Knicks 13–10 in OT and sealed a jaw-dropping 138–135 victory. From being down 14 with just over three minutes to go to stealing a win on enemy turf—that’s not just a comeback, that’s basketball history.
This wasn’t just a win for Indiana—it was a statement. They played with resilience, fearlessness, and a chip on their shoulder. With Reggie Miller watching from the stands, Tyrese Haliburton even mimicked the iconic choke gesture. It was a throwback to the Pacers-Knicks rivalry at its peak, reignited in front of our eyes.
What we saw wasn’t luck. It was belief, execution, and raw heart. The Knicks might’ve owned most of the night, but the Pacers owned the moment that mattered most.
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