Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch shot, despite a foot fault, sparked Indiana’s epic comeback in Game 1, leaving Knicks fans furious as the Pacers took a 1-0 series lead. New York blew a 14-point lead late, with Aaron Nesmith heating up for 30 points and eight 3-pointers. Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 43 and 35 points but couldn’t close it out. The Knicks now face a must-win Game 2 to avoid falling 0-2. Coach and players vow to learn and fight back in the intense Eastern Conference finals battle.
