It’s enough to turn Clark, one of the state’s biggest stars, into a fan during the NBA playoffs.

The Knicks missed some crucial free throws late, and then Tyrese Haliburton delivered a ludicrous game-tying shot (that he thought was the game-winner) to force overtime. Even though they needed five more minutes and some more heroics from the likes of Obi Toppin to get the win,

The New York Knicks blew a 17-point lead and lost to the Indiana Pacers in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 138-135, on May 21. Haliburton, who finished with a team-high 31 points, sent the game into overtime with a buzzer-beater to end the fourth quarter.

But New York fans have now taken this to a new level, comparing the Knicks to the new Pope who was just named. Pope Leo XIV was named to be the next Pope on Thursday after a few days of deliberation.

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green will be receiving some new work during the New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers series

Jalen Brunson celebrates a big play with Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden on May 16, 2025. The Pacers fan was hit with trash bags as he attempted to walk down the street in the video shared on Sunday.

Down 14 with less than three minutes remaining, the Pacers rallied for a stunning 138-135 Game 1 win over the Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer beater with his toe on the 3-point line tied the game before Indiana overcame New York in overtime.

After the Pacers Game 1 win against the Knicks, Reggie Miller was seen giving a nod of approval to Tyrese Haliburton.