New York Knicks' Suffer Historic Collapse In Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

Reese and Alex discuss the Knicks' loss in Game 1 of the conference finals.

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