Following their back-to-back road wins to open the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers now hold a commanding 2-0 series lead over the New York Knicks—and the oddsmakers have taken notice.

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Pascal Siakam continues to be a nightmare for defenders this NBA postseason. The veteran forward delivered another standout performance, dropping 39 points in the Pacers’ 114-109 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.

The Indiana Pacers shocked fans when Rick Carlisle put Tony Bradley on the floor in Game 2 against the New York Knicks.

The Knicks (94.88) place third in pace among teams remaining in the postseason, barely surpassing the Minnesota Timberwolves (95.43). The Pacers (99.03) rank second behind the Oklahoma City Thunder (100.46). The Knicks, though, were on their way to solving the issue before worsening it themselves.

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The New York Knicks are in serious trouble after losing their second straight game at Madison Square Garden. Now, with the team down 0-2 heading to Indiana, chances are stacked against the Knicks to make a comeback, but Karl-Anthony Towns believes his team can beat the odds.