Heading into the game, both sides have a fairly clean injury report. The only player on either side is Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson, who has missed the season due to an Achillies injury. This article will be updated...

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the second quarter of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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If you've ever been the type of sports fan who shouts at your favorite team from the couch about how you could play better than them, John Pak might be your new favorite golfer.

The Pacers built their roster around star Tyrese Haliburton, perfecting "a difficult style," as coach Rick Carlisle calls it.

Betting $10 on the Knicks to win the series comes with a potential payout of $14.50. However, you can increase the return slightly by wagering on New York to take Game 2 and win the series. This market comes with +175 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook.

As we've seen this season and in the playoffs, the Knicks too often require a kick in the behind when they struggle against the top teams.

The New York Knicks clash with the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of their best-of-7, Eastern Conference Finals series in the NBA Playoffs Friday.

Unfortunately for the Knicks, Melo's worries were valid in Game 1, and the randomness of the Pacers' offense showed when Aaron Nesmith hit the big baskets in the fourth quarter when Indiana mounted its furious comeback. Anthony did not even mention Nesmith in his opening statement.

All eyes were on the Indiana Pacers in their stirring late-game comeback and eventual overtime victory versus the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton made a choke motion toward the New York Knicks after hitting a shot at the end of the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference final Wednesday in New York. His buzzer beater was ruled a 2-pointer, but the Pacers went on to win in overtime. Frank Franklin II/Associated Press

Knicks fans have been suffering for years, but they have stood by the team. However, this hasn't stopped former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy from doubling down on calling them front-runners.