The Indiana Pacers won the Knicks game on May 22, 2025, in a dramatic overtime victory with a final score of 138-135. The Pacers overcame a 14-point deficit in the final minutes of regulation, with Tyrese Haliburton hitting a buzzer- beater two-point jumper to force overtime. Aaron Nesmith was a key player, making six three-pointers in the fourth quarter, a playoff record. Haliburton finished with 31 points and 11 assists, while Nesmith scored 30 points. The Knicks had led by as much as 17 points late in the game but could not hold the lead. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 43 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 35 points and 12 rebounds. The Pacers now lead the series 1-0, with Game 2 scheduled for May 23, 2025