T he New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are reigniting their playoff rivalry in the 2025 Eastern Conference finals. Both teams are looking for their first NBA Finals appearance in

With All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton now leading the way, take a moment to revisit the history of a rivalry that helped shape the NBA's Eastern Conference.

When Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton glared at each other in a WWE wrestling ring last summer, it seemed like a fitting next step in the rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks that's already featured headbutts and chokes.

New York Knicks' Josh Hart says this year's playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a totally different situation.

Rebounding is a part of the battle in the paint. Indiana has struggled on the glass in the playoffs while the Robinson-led Knicks have been beasts. Indiana has to focus on keeping New York off the glass and getting easy putback buckets.

The No. 3-seeded New York Knicks will face the No. 4 Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

The stage is set for the Eastern Conference battle between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. They’ve worked their way to earn a spot in the third round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.