NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers stuns New York Knicks, take Game 1 of ECF

In Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference finals, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 138–135 in overtime thanks to an incredible fourth-quarter rally.

At Madison Square Garden, the Knicks had been dominating the game and had a 14-point lead with 2:51 remaining when the Pacers came into their own.

Indiana made six consecutive three-pointers, including five from Aaron Nesmith, in spectacular fashion.

Tyrese Haliburton backed out of the three-point range on the last play of the fourth quarter, and his back-pedaling attempt struck the rim and bounced in, giving the Pacers a slim chance to win the game in regulation.

Haliburton's foot was on the three-point line, according to the video replay, therefore the shot forced overtime.

With 35.2 seconds left in overtime, Jalen Brunson nailed a driving, floating jump shot to give the startled Knicks a one-point lead.

However, a six-foot dunk by Obi Toppin and a layup by Andrew Nembhard gave the Pacers an exciting victory.

Nesmith finished with 30 points on 8 of 9 three-point attempts, while Haliburton led the Pacers in scoring with 31 points and 11 assists.

With 43 points, Brunson led New York in scoring, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns with 35 points.

The victory marked the Pacers' fourth postseason comeback from a deficit of 15 points or more.