New York lost Game 2 against the Pacers 114-109

With the Eastern Conference Finals going to Indiana, New York lost Game 2 against the Pacers 114-109 on Friday, failing once more to maintain home-court advantage. For the first three quarters, both teams were tied, but late in the fourth, Indiana put up a strong fight. With a few minutes remaining, Indiana even seized a 110-100 lead, but New York's surge energised the audience.

But with few bench alternatives, the Knicks didn't have enough left in the tank. With 39 points on a productive 15 of 23 shooting percentage, Pascal Siakam led the Pacers. Myles Turner was the only teammate to score higher than 16. Tyrese Haliburton, the game's standout due to his heroics in the closing minutes, finished with 11 assists to make up for his 14 points on 5 of 16 shooting.