Pacers and Knicks: Clash of Titans in the Eastern Conference Finals
History repeats itself in the Eastern Conference Finals, where the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks face off in Game 1 this Wednesday. This duel promises strong emotions and a rivalry that has marked the history of the NBA.
This is the ninth time that both teams have crossed paths in the postseason, tying the record for playoff series between two opponents since their first meeting in 1993. Of these nine series, four have been in the conference finals, matching the most matchups at this stage since the conferences were established in the 1970-71 season.
Last season, Indiana overcame New York in seven games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton added his own share to the rivalry, wearing a sweatshirt with the iconic gesture of Reggie Miller, who directed the signal to Spike Lee in the 1994 series after helping Indiana come back and beat New York in Game 5.
The Knicks come in with their spirits high after eliminating the current champions, the Boston Celtics, in six games. For their part, the Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team with the second-best record in the NBA, in five games.
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