Knicks Almost Had Near-Perfect Win Probability Before Pacers Stole Game 1
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Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers was a wild ride. For the majority of the game, the Knicks looked as if they were going to defend home-court, but in the end, the Pacers came away victorious.
Before this game, NBA teams were 0-970 in postseason history over the last 27 years when trailing by 14+ points with under 2:50 left in regulation. The Pacers became the first team to make this happen, and it left the New York fans stunned.
In fact, the Knicks held a near-perfect win probability during the game before the Pacers stole the win. New York held a 99.7 win percentage with about three minutes left in regulation.
The Knicks had a 99.7 win percentage when they led by 14 points with 2:51 left in fourth quarter of ECF Game 1 overtime loss to Pacers. pic.twitter.com/LqRi0LZJVf — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 22, 2025
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