Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals begin at MSG—How to watch Game 1 free
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For the fourth time in NBA history, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers will meet in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Knicks advanced to their first ECF in 25 years following a 118-91 blowout Game 6 win against last year's NBA champs, the Boston Celtics. Now, they'll face the Pacers, who ended their 2023-24 season and happen to be the opponent who beat the Knicks in their last Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1999-2000 season).
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Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers took down No. 1 Cleveland in five games to advance to their second straight conference finals.
what to know about knicks vs. pacers Date and time: May 21, 8 p.m. ET
May 21, Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York)
Madison Square Garden (New York, New York) Channel: TNT
TNT Streaming: DIRECTV (five days free)
The teams' ECF rivalry dates back to 1994; the Knicks took the first two ECF meetings between the teams, while the Pacers won the most recent series in 2000.
Here's everything you need to know about Knicks vs. Pacers Game 1, including where to tune in without cable.
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Today's Knicks vs. Pacers game tips off at 8 p.m. ET tonight, May 21. The game will air on TNT.
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Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals schedule:
Game 1: Pacers vs. Knicks – May 21 at 8 ET (TNT)
Game 2: Pacers vs. Knicks – May 23 at 8 ET (TNT)
Game 3: Knicks vs. Pacers – May 25 at 8 ET (TNT)
Game 4: Knicks vs. Pacers – May 27 at 8 ET (TNT)
Game 5: Pacers vs. Knicks – May 29 at 8 ET (TNT)*
Game 6: Knicks vs. Pacers – May 31 at 8 ET (TNT)*
Game 7: Pacers vs. Knicks – June 2 at 8 ET (TNT)*
*Games 5-7 only if necessary
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