Pacers' Epic Comeback Shocks Knicks in Overtime Thriller
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In a stunning turn of events, the Indiana Pacers overcame a 14-point deficit in the final minutes to defeat the New York Knicks 138-135 in overtime during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Aaron Nesmith's historic shooting performance and Tyrese Haliburton's clutch jumper forced overtime, where Andrew Nembhard sealed the victory. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, failed to close out despite a strong lead.
Key Points
The Pacers defeated the Knicks 138-135 in overtime, taking a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Aaron Nesmith scored 30 points, going 8-for-9 from three-point range, sparking the Pacers' comeback.
Tyrese Haliburton's game-tying jumper at the buzzer forced overtime, finishing with 31 points and 11 assists.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 43 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 35 points and 12 rebounds.
The Knicks had a 14-point lead with less than three minutes left but collapsed, marking one of the largest comebacks in playoff history.
Andrew Nembhard scored the go-ahead basket in overtime to secure the Pacers' victory.
