The 2025 Eastern Conference Finals will see the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers renew one of the NBA’s most intense playoff rivalries. This matchup carries significant historical weight and emotional intensity.
The Pacers and Knicks will face each other once again, continuing a fierce postseason rivalry that dates back to their physical battles in the 1990s.
Game 1 is set for Thursday, May 22 (Philippine time).
This series is a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Semifinals, where the Pacers edged out the Knicks in a thrilling seven-game series that ended in heartbreak for New York on their home court.
The two teams have now met nine times in the playoffs. The Knicks won three of the first five series, but Indiana has claimed victory in the last three meetings, including last year’s intense clash.
The Pacers will rely on stars Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, while the Knicks will counter with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Fans can catch Game 1 live on TNT, Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET.
