With goals from Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam, the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2024/25 NBA Playoffs. Coach Rick Carlisle said his team has experienced many such games this season, but also emphasized that such a reversal cannot be taken for granted.

In the first three quarters of this campaign, the Indiana Pacers fought back under difficult circumstances, but they were still a few points behind the New York Knicks. In the fourth quarter, Aaron Nesmith scored three points in a row, and Tyrese Haliburton made a shot at a critical moment, helping the Indiana Pacers tie the score at 125-125.

In the overtime, the scores of both sides fluctuated, but Nembhard and Obi Toppin contributed key points, and finally the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 138-135 away from home.

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said, "We have participated in many such games this year. We have probably experienced more than a dozen games throughout the season. Many times, we are not in good shape, but we grit our teeth and win the game at those moments. This kind of game experience is like a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it will be."

"It's definitely not easy. The scores have fluctuated a lot this season and in the playoffs. But we never take a comeback like this for granted. It's really hard to do, and a basketball game is 48 minutes. We always say that Pacers basketball is played for 48 minutes, but we played 53 minutes in this game."

In addition, Aaron Nesmith, who contributed 6 key 3-pointers for the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter of this game, said, "I just let go of everything to shoot. I was in the right rhythm at the time, but I didn't realize what I did. It's unreal."

"This may be the best feeling in my life. I love this state. When I feel that the basket is as big as the sea, no matter how I shoot, it will go in. It is pure joy, and in the last 3 minutes I can hardly remember what happened."