Knicks fall into 0-2 hole no NBA team has ever escaped in conference finals

The New York Knicks find themselves in a historically difficult position after dropping Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers. With this loss, the Knicks have fallen behind 2-0 in the series, a deficit that no NBA team has ever been able to overcome in the conference finals.

In a hard-fought battle, the Pacers emerged victorious with a 114-109 win over the Knicks. Pascal Siakam led the charge for Indiana, scoring a playoff career-high 39 points. Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton also made significant contributions to the Pacers’ success, with Turner adding 16 points and Haliburton recording 14 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds.

Despite a strong performance from Jalen Brunson, who posted 36 points and 11 assists for the Knicks, the team was unable to secure a win on their home court. Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns also put up solid numbers for New York, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Pacers’ offensive firepower.

The game was tightly contested throughout, with the score tied at 81 heading into the fourth quarter. However, a strong start to the final period by the Pacers, highlighted by a 13-4 run, gave them a significant lead that the Knicks couldn’t overcome. Despite a late surge by New York, the Pacers were able to hold on for the win.

With this loss, the Knicks now face an uphill battle to come back in the series. No team in NBA history has ever lost the first two games at home in the conference finals and gone on to win the series. The odds are stacked against New York, but they will need to regroup quickly if they hope to keep their championship aspirations alive.

The next game in the series will be crucial for the Knicks, as they look to avoid falling into an insurmountable 3-0 hole. Coach Tom Thibodeau and his team will need to make adjustments and come out with a sense of urgency if they want to turn the tide in their favor.

As the series continues, all eyes will be on the Knicks to see if they can defy the odds and stage a historic comeback. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on for New York as they look to keep their championship dreams alive in the face of adversity.