2025 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: #3 New York Knicks vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 2-1)

[cgf]

Guess they gotta try something, and Robinson has killed us on the glass.

Is he gunna be able to handle big minutes vs the Pacers though?

He didn't seem to have any trouble giving us 29 minutes in game 2, so if we control the pace again, why not?

[UcanUwill]

That’s wild. How does that even happen?

Max was one of those wonderkids who debuted in F1 at 17 years old, so it was understandable he did not have a license. His father is former driver so he grew up in the racing environment. Thing is, in racing there are many many levels, Formula racing being highest ones. Racing sports always had almost children competing sometimes, in like rally levels or smth like that, Max was just that good he skyrocketed to F1 at a very young age. But it is not uncommon to have professional racers somewhere who are not old enough to drive car on streets by law, it is just very uncommon for F1 driver to be that.

[azcatz11]

I was grabbing breakfast this morning at our hotel and the bar tender from Serbia said McBride is the most hated player on the Knicks in nyc. Thought that was interesting they think the kid sucks

[JXL]

KAT defensively in Game 2 was horrendous. He's got to really focus on what he's doing on the court.

I like putting Robinson in the SL over Hart. More rebounding, more possessions, less pushing the pace for Indiana.

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Adam Silver bringing in the “extender” for this game. Guaranteed Pacers loss today.

Bruhhh

It’s wild that some refs are recognizable and known for being awful, yet, they still have a job.

Has an NBA ref ever been fired for poor performance?

Rigging games isn't bad performance. It's the opposite. They're doing exactly as they're told.

[___Rand___]

Knicks reportedly considering starting Mitchell Robinson, moving Josh Hart to bench for Game 3.

This is a good move imo. Hart's not shooting that well. Mitch gives them size. Now this is going to move Pascal from OG to Towns. OG hasn't been effective on offense whenever Pascal is guarding him. Now he will get Nemb whom he can bully being taller and bigger.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/knicks-reportedly-considering-starting-mitchell-robinson-moving-josh-hart-to-bench-for-game-3

[Wizop]

Now this is going to move Pascal from OG to Towns. OG hasn't been effective on offense whenever Pascal is guarding him

I don't think it helps them guard Pascal though.

[cgf]

Now this is going to move Pascal from OG to Towns. OG hasn't been effective on offense whenever Pascal is guarding him

I don't think it helps them guard Pascal though.

Some of the shots pascal was hitting no one would stop, but Karl actually isn't bad at defending guys in space...as long as he doesn't get lost off the ball...it's protecting the rim and reading PNRs where he's a mess. And Mitch is phenomenal at both of those.

[Maury2423]

I was grabbing breakfast this morning at our hotel and the bar tender from Serbia said McBride is the most hated player on the Knicks in nyc. Thought that was interesting they think the kid sucks

Idk who you spoke to lol… overall, we love Deuce. He’s been going through a tough stretch with inconsistent play up until this series, but overall we LOVE Deuce

[JXL]

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[Wizop]

Now this is going to move Pascal from OG to Towns. OG hasn't been effective on offense whenever Pascal is guarding him

I don't think it helps them guard Pascal though.

Some of the shots pascal was hitting no one would stop, but Karl actually isn't bad at defending guys in space...as long as he doesn't get lost off the ball...it's protecting the rim and reading PNRs where he's a mess. And Mitch is phenomenal at both of those.

Pacers are excellent at identifying and attacking the weak spot. If Mitch can stay in front of P, which I doubt, Myles will attack KAT. If instead of double big they play McBride, he could get posted up.

[xxSnEaKyPxx]

I don't think it helps them guard Pascal though.

Some of the shots pascal was hitting no one would stop, but Karl actually isn't bad at defending guys in space...as long as he doesn't get lost off the ball...it's protecting the rim and reading PNRs where he's a mess. And Mitch is phenomenal at both of those.

Pacers are excellent at identifying and attacking the weak spot. If Mitch can stay in front of P, which I doubt, Myles will attack KAT. If instead of double big they play McBride, he could get posted up.

Mitch doesn’t have to stay in front of Siakam, he’s long enough to block shots from behind, similar to how we see Turner get a lot of blocks.

I think this adjustment is going to be tough for the Pacers, but the Pacers need to keep attacking Brunson and KAT and try to sprint the entire game to wear the Knicks down again.

[KGDirkTD_Fan]

Scott Foster fans going to be loud tonight

[UglyBugBall]

If NY loses, this is one of the most shocking losses in playoff history. Nobody thought IND could take more than 1 maybe 2 games off at the most. Really exposes Brunson.

[Wizop]

If NY loses, this is one of the most shocking losses in playoff history. Nobody thought IND could take more than 1 maybe 2 games off at the most. Really exposes Brunson.

By nobody do you mean no Knicks fans?

[UglyBugBall]

If NY loses, this is one of the most shocking losses in playoff history. Nobody thought IND could take more than 1 maybe 2 games off at the most. Really exposes Brunson.

By nobody do you mean no Knicks fans?

I mean anybody, the pacers have no star, they're the lower seed and aren't considered a great team like NY. Yet here they are beating NY on their home court. One of the biggest upsets ever.

[Wizop]

If NY loses, this is one of the most shocking losses in playoff history. Nobody thought IND could take more than 1 maybe 2 games off at the most. Really exposes Brunson.

By nobody do you mean no Knicks fans?

I mean anybody, the pacers have no star, they're the lower seed and aren't considered a great team like NY. Yet here they are beating NY on their home court. One of the biggest upsets ever.

Pacers finished the regular season one game behind the Knicks. The difference between a great team and not is one game????

[xBulletproof]

If NY loses, this is one of the most shocking losses in playoff history. Nobody thought IND could take more than 1 maybe 2 games off at the most. Really exposes Brunson.

[KGtabake]

If NY loses, this is one of the most shocking losses in playoff history. Nobody thought IND could take more than 1 maybe 2 games off at the most. Really exposes Brunson.

By nobody do you mean no Knicks fans?

I mean anybody, the pacers have no star, they're the lower seed and aren't considered a great team like NY. Yet here they are beating NY on their home court. One of the biggest upsets ever.

What do you mean they have no star?
Haliburton isn't a star? He's All Star, All NBA, assists champion, he has played for team USA(Brunson hasn't).

Siakam is a multiple times All Star, All NBA, 2nd best player on a championship aquad.

Also, the Pacers made the conference finals last season too. The Knicks made it after decades.
Their seeding difference was one game.

[Wizop]

I haven't been able to find what the line on the series was before game 1. I read here that the Cavs were 2.5 game favorites over the Pacers. If the line on this series was similar, I hope none of you bet the Knicks minus 2.5 games.