Overtime Thriller: Pacers Pull Off Comeback in the Garden
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The Eastern Conference Finals opened with a thriller as the Indiana Pacers mounted an incredible comeback to defeat the New York Knicks 138-135 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. What looked like a sure Knicks victory turned into a stunning collapse when Aaron Nesmith caught fire and Tyrese Haliburton hit a clutch shot to force overtime.
• Pacers started hot going 8-for-8 but Knicks controlled most of the game
• New York led by 17 points with less than 3 minutes remaining before Indiana's comeback
• Knicks went on a 14-0 run even while Jalen Brunson sat with 5 fouls
• Aaron Nesmith played a crucial role in the Pacers' comeback, hitting multiple key three-pointers
• The contrast between Indiana's 10-11 player rotation and New York's typical 7-8 man rotation could prove decisive
• Both hosts predict the Knicks will win Game 2 but expect a seven-game series
• SGA officially named NBA MVP over Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Minnesota's Game 1 loss to OKC raises concerns about Anthony Edwards' ankle injury
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Chapters
1. Intro and Hosts Check-in (00:00:00)
2. Breaking Down Pacers' Game One Victory (00:02:10)
3. Knicks Dominated Until Final Minutes (00:08:45)
4. Crucial Defensive Assignments and Mistakes (00:15:11)
5. Game Two Predictions and Momentum (00:21:30)
6. Western Conference Finals and SGA's MVP (00:26:16)
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