Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers
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The Indiana Pacers went into Madison Square Garden to face off against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals and won not just one, but both of the first two games of the series. Heading back to Indiana with a 2-0 series lead was not something that many fans or analysts expected to see happen.
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Fadeaway World on MSNKnicks’ Defense Collapses From Deep When Karl-Anthony Towns Is On Court—Pacers Shooting Nearly 50%Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive lapses are fueling Indiana’s three-point barrage in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The New York Knicks are the latest team to struggle against the Pacers. They find themselves down 2-0 to the Pacers as the series heads to Indianapolis for Game 3 and Game 4. Indiana has only lost to one team on the road this postseason, and that's the Bucks. Milwaukee can show the Knicks a thing or two about how to take down Indiana.
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Now, a former NBA star has spoken out with stern criticism for Thibodeau. Isaiah Thomas thinks that coaching has been another issue for the Knicks. "Thibs getting out coached," Thomas said. "This happens to his teams every year. They die out because he doesn't trust his bench."
The Knicks had costly defensive breakdowns for the second straight game and acknowledged they have to "figure it out" as the series heads to Indiana for Game 3.
The Knicks' starting unit is a combined minus-29 against the Pacers. They've lost two games by a combined 8 points. Is it time for change?
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Pascal Siakam exploded for 39 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 on Friday night to open up a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Fadeaway World on MSNCharles Barkley Hilariously Pleads For Knicks To Avoid Sweep: "I Need Another Night In New York To Get That Street Meat"With the New York Knicks trailing the Indiana Pacers 0-2 after dropping both games at Madison Square Garden, Barkley hilariously pleaded with the basketball gods and maybe even the Pacers to let the Knicks win at least one game in Indiana. Why? Not for legacy or drama. For street meat.