Both teams advanced after defeating Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks respectively
Knicks finished as second seed with record of 47-35; Pacers also had record of 47-35
New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers face off in NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals
Pacers relied heavily on starters but Obi Toppin provided energy in absence of Mathurin and Hield
Series schedule: Game 1 on May 6, Game 2 on May 8, Game 3 on May 10, and Game 4 on May 12
The NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals will see the New York Knicks face off against the Indiana Pacers. Both teams advanced to this round after defeating their respective opponents in the first round of the playoffs. The Knicks eliminated the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Pacers knocked out Milwaukee Bucks.
The series schedule is as follows: Game 1 will take place on May 6 at Madison Square Garden, with tip-off at 7:30 PM ET and broadcast on TNT. Game 2 will be held at Madison Square Garden on May 8, also starting at 8:00 PM ET and airing on TNT. The Pacers will host Game 3 in Indianapolis on May 10, with a tip-off time of 7:00 PM ET and the game being televised by ESPN. Game 4 is scheduled for May 12 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, starting at 3:30 PM ET and airing on ABC.
The Pacers relied heavily on their starters during the regular season but needed an edge in Game 6 without Benedict Mathurin and Buddy Hield. Obi Toppin, a former Knicks lottery pick, provided consistent defense, veteran playmaking, and energy to help secure the win. He had a new playoff career-high of 21 points off the bench for Indiana.
The Knicks finished the regular season as the second seed with a record of 47-35. The Pacers also ended their regular season with a record of 47-35, making this an intriguing matchup between two evenly matched teams.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting series.
The Pacers relied heavily on their starters during the regular season but needed an edge in Game 6 without Benedict Mathurin and Buddy Hield. McConnell and Toppin provided consistent defense, veteran playmaking, and energy to help secure the win.
Obi Toppin had a new playoff career-high of 21 points off the bench for the Pacers in Game 6.
Game 1 of the second round of the 2024 NBA postseason for the Knicks is on May 3, 2024 at The Garden.
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][Game 1 of the second round of the 2024 NBA postseason for the Knicks is on May 3, 2024 at The Garden.][] Game 1 is on May 6 at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 PM ET, airing on TNT.
[The NBA has announced the schedule for the first four games of Pacers’ Eastern Conference Semifinals series against Knicks.]