Eastern Conference Finals Preview – May 21, 2025
The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are set to face off in a surprising yet exciting 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Both teams have defied expectations, and now they battle for a ticket to the NBA Finals.
Team Overviews
Indiana Pacers
- Swept the Bucks 4–0 in the First Round
- Beat the Celtics 4–2 in the Semifinals
- Tyrese Haliburton has emerged as the postseason’s breakout star
- Elite ball movement and bench production
New York Knicks
- Defeated the Hawks 4–1
- Took down the Cavaliers in 6 games
- Jalen Brunson has led the team with toughness and scoring
- Solid defense and home court advantage at MSG
Head-to-Head in Regular Season
- Pacers won 2 of the 3 matchups
- Average point differential: Pacers +3.2
- Both teams ranked in the top 10 in offensive efficiency
Key Matchups
- Haliburton vs Brunson: Guard battle will dictate pace
- Myles Turner vs Isaiah Hartenstein: Interior defense and rebounding
- Knicks’ Depth vs Pacers’ Speed: Transition play could be crucial
Prediction
This series is likely going 6 or 7 games. The Knicks have home-court and a deeper defensive roster, but Indiana’s speed and three-point shooting may create mismatches.
Series Prediction: Pacers in 7
Betting Odds (Game 1)
- Knicks -3.5 spread
- Over/Under: 214.5
- MVP favorite for the series: Tyrese Haliburton (+180)
Call-to-Action (CTA):
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