Knicks Collapse Late, Fall to Pacers 138–135 in OT: Can The Knicks Recover?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Knicks can comeback in this Eastern Conference Finals series.

Last night, the New York Knicks suffered a stunning 138-135 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks held a commanding 14-point lead with just 2:39 remaining in regulation but faltered in the final minutes, allowing the Pacers to force overtime and eventually secure the victory.

Tyrese Haliburton played a pivotal role for the Pacers, scoring 31 points and dishing out 11 assists. His near game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer was initially ruled a three-pointer but was overturned upon review due to his foot being on the line, sending the game into overtime. In the extra period, the Pacers outscored the Knicks 13-6.

Despite strong performances from Jalen Brunson (43 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (35 points, 12 rebounds), the Knicks' late-game collapse overshadowed their efforts. The loss marks a historic playoff meltdown. Can the Knicks recover from this loss? Is the series over already?

The Knicks will look to rebound in Game 2, which is scheduled for Friday at Madison Square Garden.