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Pacers, Knicks Renew Rivalry
- The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 130-109 at Madison Square Garden in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in 2025.
- The Pacers' record 67.1% shooting in the game and the Knicks' injuries contributed to Indiana's decisive victory and series lead in their ongoing rivalry.
- This matchup marks the ninth playoff meeting between the teams, continuing a rivalry noted for physical contests and historic moments dating to the 1990s.
- Tyrese Haliburton, who scored 26 points and recalled the rivalry as "storied," emphasized, "We've got to get there first" ahead of their rematch starting Wednesday night.
- The winner of the series will advance to the NBA Finals, offering the Knicks their first trip in 25 years and extending the competitive legacy between the franchises.
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Jalen Brunson vs. Tyrese Haliburton: Meet NBA’s newest point guard rivalry - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
NEW YORK — It’s the matchup Tyrese Haliburton wanted — one-on-one with the Knicks captain — and with just under five minutes left in the third quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals matchup between the Knicks and Pacers, Indiana’s All-Star guard dialed his own number.
Tyrese Haliburton cements himself as Knicks villain in one insane moment
Tyrese Haliburton's level of hatred from the Garden crowd doesn't yet match the wrath the New York fans felt for Indiana predecessor Reggie Miller back in the '90s, but it's getting closer with the Pacers providing some heartbreak for the Knicks in the playoffs for the second straight year beginning with Wednesday night furious comeback win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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