Pacers-Knicks: Siakam, Indiana win Game 2 in East final

The Indiana Pacers secured a thrilling victory in their Eastern Conference playoff series against the New York Knicks, extending their lead to 2-0. Pascal Siakam delivered a career-high 39 points in this crucial Game 2, propelling the Pacers forward after an overtime loss in Game 1. The Knicks, who faced a daunting task coming back from an early deficit, struggled to find consistency despite strong early contributions from Jalen Brunson and mikal Bridges. However, the Pacers' resilience, particularly through the fourth quarter, secured their advantage. The series now moves to Indiana for Game 3 on Sunday, with both teams eager to climb the leaderboard in a race for an elusive NBA title.