Pacers Dominate Knicks, Take 2-0 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals
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The Indiana Pacers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, heading back to Indianapolis with strong momentum. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with a playoff career-high of 39 points, while the team outlasted the Knicks 114-109 at Madison Square Garden. The Pacers are now close to their second NBA Finals appearance, with the next game set for Monday in Indianapolis.
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The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 114-109 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high of 39 points, leading the Pacers.
The Pacers now hold a 2-0 lead in the series and are heading back to Indianapolis.
The next game, Game 3, is scheduled for Monday in Indianapolis.
The Pacers have won six straight road games since losing in Milwaukee in the first round.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points for the Knicks but couldn't overcome the Pacers' strong performance.
No team has ever come back to win a series after losing the first two home games in the conference finals.