May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots a three point shot against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the fourth quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

In my house, as Tyrese Haliburton's game-tying shot hit the back of the rim, bounced 10 feet in the air, then fell softly through the net, I yelled "Are you kidding me" so loudly my family rushed into the room to make sure I was okay.

Haliburton tied the game with a long jumper that bounced high off the back of the rim and in as time expired in regulation.

Indiana leads New York 1–0 in the Eastern Conference finals thanks to a historic, late fourth-quarter and overtime stretch to stun the MSG crowd.

The Knicks were ahead by double digits in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers stayed close enough to make a charge in the final minute.

For a second year in a row, the Indiana Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference Finals. No one thought we would be here again — especially not after Indiana's slow start to the season.

The final four is set in the 2025 NBA playoff bracket, and the conference finals are underway. The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder both have 1-0 leads. The Pacers won Game 1 over the New York Knicks in ridiculous fashion on Wednesday night,

The Pacers have two of these wins ... and likely a knockout punch from one of these stars to advance to the NBA Finals.