Knicks Move to the Verge of Eastern Finals with 2-0 Lead Over Pacers
Brunson Returns from Injury, Inspires Knicks to Victory
Indiana Pacers Face Elimination in Game 3
The New York Knicks took a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, fueled by a strong performance from Jalen Brunson. Brunson, who had missed the previous two games with a foot injury, returned to action and sparked the Knicks offense, scoring 24 points and dishing out six assists.
The Knicks overcame a 12-point deficit in the third quarter to take control of the game, with Brunson playing a crucial role in the comeback. The Pacers, who had won the first two games of the series at home, were unable to match the Knicks' intensity in Game 2 and now face an uphill battle.
The Knicks, who are now two wins away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, will look to close out the series in Game 3 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. The Pacers, meanwhile, will need to find a way to generate more offense and tighten up their defense if they hope to extend the series.
In other playoff action, the No. 2 seed Milwaukee Bucks took a 2-0 lead over the No. 7 seed Boston Celtics, while the No. 1 seed Philadelphia 76ers extended their lead to 3-0 over the No. 8 seed Toronto Raptors.
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