Madison Square Garden (Tyrese Haliburton) Channel Reggie Miller

The New York Knicks fell into the Indiana Pacers in their first final since 2000, losing 138-135 In a harsh physics overtime thriller.

In the first half, the Knicks shocked the world and showed their depth somehow, and in the second half, Jalen Brunson quickly got into foul trouble, limiting their star power.

May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shot against New York Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the second quarter in the Eastern Conference Finals of Madison Square Garden 2025 NBA Playoffs © Brad Penner-Imagn Image

To end the regulations, Tyrese Haliburton hit the circus and thought it was a three-pointer to win the game. After review, it was revealed that his feet were online and only played overtime.

With the shots striking, Halliburton hits Reggie Miller’s iconic “choke” pose, though he doesn’t completely cover up the game, but leads himself.

The Pacers will continue to win, tearing their hearts off the chest of the Knicks fans.

Tyrese Haliburton pic.twitter.com/iwbwgc8gwu

- Legion Basketball (@legionhoops) May 22, 2025

In overtime, Jalen Brunson and Andrew Nembhard made shots, although the Pacers were able to rely more on the rest of the scorers to win a stunning first game victory.

New York by Brunson 43 Points, Carl-Anthony Town Add 35 Points are 11-17 Shooted very well.

Indiana relies on Aaron Nesmith Who ended 30 point. Halliburton scored only 4 points in a bland first quarter game, but scored 31 points as the game progressed point. Nesmith hit five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, bringing the Pacers back to the game.

The Pacers are much deeper than the Knicks Pacers, who are able to rely on the clutch to kick off the bench with TJ McConnell and Obi Toppin.

Jon Hamm plays strong court defense 😭 pic.twitter.com/0ztoq4msrw

- Highlights House (@hohighlights) May 22, 2025

Since 2000, New York has not held this playoff game, and all the stars have shown it. Actor Jon Hamm "stole" the ball from Haliburton in the first half, and the star lobbying for fans to be rarely seen as he thinks it stops a quick break.

Maybe in the next game, Ham will sit in a few rows as the Knicks hope to rebound on Friday.

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