Eastern Conference Finals Preview – May 21, 2025
The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are set to face off in a surprising yet exciting 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Both teams have defied expectations, and now they battle for a ticket to the NBA Finals.
Team Overviews
Indiana Pacers
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Swept the Bucks 4–0 in the First Round
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Beat the Celtics 4–2 in the Semifinals
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Tyrese Haliburton has emerged as the postseason’s breakout star
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Elite ball movement and bench production
New York Knicks
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Defeated the Hawks 4–1
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Took down the Cavaliers in 6 games
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Jalen Brunson has led the team with toughness and scoring
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Solid defense and home court advantage at MSG
Head-to-Head in Regular Season
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Pacers won 2 of the 3 matchups
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Average point differential: Pacers +3.2
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Both teams ranked in the top 10 in offensive efficiency
Key Matchups
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Haliburton vs Brunson: Guard battle will dictate pace
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Myles Turner vs Isaiah Hartenstein: Interior defense and rebounding
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Knicks’ Depth vs Pacers’ Speed: Transition play could be crucial
Prediction
This series is likely going 6 or 7 games. The Knicks have home-court and a deeper defensive roster, but Indiana’s speed and three-point shooting may create mismatches.
Series Prediction: Pacers in 7
Betting Odds (Game 1)
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Knicks -3.5 spread
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Over/Under: 214.5
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MVP favorite for the series: Tyrese Haliburton (+180)
Call-to-Action (CTA):
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