Caitlin Clark Establishes Pacers as the 'Greatest Comeback Team' After Scintillating 17-Pt Comeback
- In Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, the Indiana Pacers overcame the New York Knicks in a thrilling overtime battle, finishing with a 138-135 victory.
- The Pacers overcame a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit and a 14-point lead with under three minutes left by the Knicks to force overtime.
- Tyrese Haliburton’s buzzer-beating step-back jumper tied the game, while Aaron Nesmith hit six consecutive three-pointers to fuel Indiana’s comeback.
- Starting with the 1997-98 season, only four teams have managed to come back and win after being down by seven or more points in the final minute, with the Pacers responsible for three of those rare wins during this playoff run.
- The Pacers' late-game resilience highlights their chemistry and continuity, setting the tone for Game 2 scheduled Friday at 8 p.m. ET.
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