Pacers Take Commanding 3-1 Lead Over Knicks in Eastern Conference Finals

Pacers Take Control: 2025 Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 Recap

The Indiana Pacers have moved within one win of the NBA Finals, continuing their dominant playoff run with a 130-121 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 4. The Pacers have won each of their series this postseason in five games, and they’ll look to close out the Knicks in Game 5 on Thursday.

This victory marks another historic moment for Indiana, as they last faced the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2000, the same year they secured their first and only NBA Finals appearance.

Haliburton Makes History

Tyrese Haliburton’s record-breaking performance propelled the Pacers to victory:

• 32 points

• 15 assists

• 12 rebounds

• Zero turnovers

According to ESPN Research, Haliburton is only the third player in NBA history to record 30+ points, 15+ assists, 10+ rebounds, and zero turnovers in a single game since individual turnovers began being tracked in 1977-78. Even more impressive? He is the first player ever to achieve this feat in the NBA Playoffs

Supporting Cast Shines

While Haliburton stole the spotlight, Pascal Siakam provided a strong 30-point performance, keeping the Pacers in control. Bennedict Mathurin added 20 points off the bench, proving Indiana’s depth could be a crucial factor moving forward.

On the Knicks’ side, Jalen Brunson led with 31 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns (24 points) and OG Anunoby (22 points) fought hard to keep their team in the game.

Despite strong offensive efforts, the Knicks struggled defensively, unable to slow down Indiana’s relentless attack.

Game 5: A Must-Watch Showdown

The Pacers will look to close out the series in Game 5 on Thursday, and history is on their side. Teams leading 3-1 in a best-of-seven series have gone on to win the series 95.6% of the time (283-13).

If Indiana wins, they will make their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years—an achievement that would solidify their breakout season. However, the Knicks are expected to fight back hard as they aim to extend the series and keep their championship hopes alive.