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

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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

After that incremental progress post-Pascal deal, Indiana jumped all the way up to 13th this season. And if you chop off those first 25 injury-plagued games, the Pacers rank seventh in defensive efficiency after early December — ahead of defense-first outfits like the Pistons, Rockets and Warriors.

The No. 1 seed New York Knicks and No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers play in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Who will win the series and advance to the NBA Finals? Check out these NBA postseason picks and predictions for the series.

One of many things about Tyrese Haliburton that has come out during his stellar postseason run with the Indiana Pacers is negative outside opinions don't do anything to hinder his game.

Cheers could be heard in the Senate on Wednesday night during the thrilling first game of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers came out on top,

May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) celebrates during the second half of game five against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images