Pacers one win from NBA Finals after Game 4 victory puts Knicks on brink

The Indiana Pacers are on the brink of making it to the NBA Finals after a thrilling victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. The Pacers secured a 130-121 win to take a commanding 3-1 series lead and put themselves in a great position to advance.

The game started off with the Pacers dominating the first half, shooting lights out and building a double-digit lead. However, the Knicks fought back and managed to take a slim lead late in the second quarter. But Indiana closed out the first half strong with a 6-0 run to regain the advantage.

The Pacers carried their momentum into the second half, extending their lead to 12 points early in the third quarter. Despite the Knicks’ resilience and ability to come back from deficits in previous games, the Pacers maintained control and finished the third quarter with a 12-5 run.

In the fourth quarter, Indiana continued to push ahead with a 9-5 run to start the final frame, establishing a 15-point lead, their largest of the night. The Knicks made a late surge, cutting the deficit to six points with under five minutes remaining. However, the Pacers held on and sealed the victory with a clutch three-pointer from former Knick, Obi Toppin.

Tyrese Haliburton put on a stellar performance for the Pacers, recording a triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds without committing a turnover. Pascal Siakam contributed 30 points, while Benedict Mathurin added 20 off the bench. On the Knicks’ side, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby combined for 77 points.

With the win, the Pacers have put the Knicks in a tough position, as New York now needs to win three consecutive games to stay alive in the series. Game 5 will take place in New York on Thursday night, giving the Knicks a chance to turn things around on their home court. However, the pressure is on the Knicks after dropping the first two games at Madison Square Garden.

Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup as the Pacers aim to close out the series and secure their spot in the NBA Finals. Stay tuned for more thrilling basketball action as the Eastern Conference Finals continue to unfold.