New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the second quarter of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Indiana has made historic comebacks look routine during the NBA playoffs through cool-headed confidence and ruthless efficiency.

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The Pacers built their roster around star Tyrese Haliburton, perfecting "a difficult style," as coach Rick Carlisle calls it.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks drew a massive audience.

A closer look at the bets to make in Friday's Eastern Conference finals Game 2 between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers.

Andrew Caley breaks down his favorite Pacers vs. Knicks same-game parlay ahead of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The former coach loves the fact that TNT gets this Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Pacers and the Knicks with Miller on the call.

May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots a three point shot against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the fourth quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Betting $10 on the Knicks to win the series comes with a potential payout of $14.50. However, you can increase the return slightly by wagering on New York to take Game 2 and win the series. This market comes with +175 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook.

New Yorkers had no chance of catching any sleep after the Knicks delivered an unthinkable blunder in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers. This was a night to remember in the city that never sleeps for all the wrong reasons.