Pacers Take 2–0 Lead as Siakam Torches Knicks in Game 2 Thriller

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Pascal Siakam Drops 39 as Pacers Edge Knicks in Game 2 Showdown

You ever watch a game and just feel like someone’s about to go off? That was Pascal Siakam last night. The dude straight-up exploded for a playoff career-high 39 points, leading the Indiana Pacers to a gritty 114–109 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

This wasn’t just another playoff dub—it was a tone-setter. Now the Pacers roll into Indy with a 2–0 lead, and let’s be real, they’re holding all the momentum right now.

Siakam Went Crazy

From the opening tip, Siakam came out with that locked-in look. 15-of-23 from the floor, slicing through defenders, draining jumpers, finishing through contact—you name it. Every time the Knicks tried to make a run, Siakam shut it down.

He had help too. Tyrese Haliburton was his usual steady self, dropping 14 points, 11 assists, and grabbing 8 rebounds. Calm, cool, and exactly what you need running the show in a playoff atmosphere.

Myles Turner stepped up with 16 points, hitting timely shots and playing strong on both ends. And huge shoutout to Aaron Nesmith—those free throws in crunch time were ice cold and sealed it for the Pacers.

Knicks Didn’t Back Down

Got to give credit where it’s due the Knicks came to fight.

Jalen Brunson was an absolute warrior out there. He dropped 36 points with 11 assists, marking his 19th 30-point playoff game, which is now the most in Knicks history. Ice in his veins.

Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges both had 20 points, and OG Anunoby added 16. They made a late push in the fourth, even cutting the lead down to just one. But when it came to crunch time, they just couldn’t finish the comeback.

This game had it all back-and-forth buckets, wild crowd energy, big-time plays. Every possession felt like a heavyweight bout.

So Next?

Now it’s on to Game 3 this Sunday night in Indianapolis. For the Knicks, it’s straight-up desperation time. Falling behind 3–0 in a playoff series? That’s a death sentence in the NBA.

If Siakam keeps playing like this and Indy’s role players keep stepping up, the Knicks might be in serious trouble.

No matter what, this series is turning into a thriller.

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