Halliburton scored 31 points and 11 assists, Pacers completed a reversal in overtime, Knicks scored 78 points in Double Starry Sky

In the first game of the NBA playoff Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks played against the Pacers at home. At the beginning of the first quarter, the Pacers took the lead in jumping and Nembhard scored a three-pointer to the team. The Pacers scored a 9-2 wave to widen the gap, and Brunson helped the Knicks close to 2 points in the middle. The Knicks made three-pointers in the final stage, scored a 14-5 wave and overtook the first quarter with a 36-34 lead. In the second quarter, the Pacers regained their advantage 8-2 with a wave, but the Knicks immediately scored 13-1 and took the lead again. Although Halliburton scored 10 points in the final, the Knicks did not let their opponents take the lead further. Instead, they expanded the gap to 7 points with a 9-3 wave and ended the first half with a 69-62 lead.

The second half changed sides and the scores were stalemate, and the two sides scored alternately. The Pacers scored a 6-1 run in the middle to chase the 2-point difference, and then they kept close to the score. The two teams remained in the two-goal gap, and the Knicks led 90-87 into the final quarter. In the final quarter, the Pacers suddenly fell silent when they entered the final stage, and there was no goal in the sports game. The Knicks scored a 16-1 shot to stop the Pacers, and the difference reached 16 points. The double-digit score difference continued to the end, and although the Pacers scored 7 points in a row, the Knicks still led the 7-point lead into the last half minute. But with Nesmith hitting three-pointers in a row, the gap was only 5 points left. Siakam's key steal gave the Pacers a chance to continue narrowing the gap. Nesmith made another three-pointer, and at this time the two sides had only a 2-point difference. Towns made only one of two free throws after being fouled, and the Pacers held the opportunity to equalize the score. Anunobi made a quick foul, Nesmith made both free throws, with only 1 point difference. On the other hand, Anunobi was fouled but only got two free throws. Halliburton then hit a high-difficulty magical buzzer-beating ball to equalize the score, and the game was dragged into overtime.

In overtime, the two sides scored alternately, and the battle was fought to the last moment. Nembhard's layup helped the Pacers take a 1-point lead, and Todd's dunk allowed the team to secure the victory. The Knicks missed the tie in a row at the last moment, and the Pacers narrowly defeated the Knicks 138-135, leading 1-0.

Pacers data (0-1): Teres Halliburton 31 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists; Allen Nesmith 30 points, 2 blocks; Pascal Siakam 17 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals; Andrew Nembhard 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Miles Turner 14 points, 5 rebounds; TJ McConnell 10 points, 4 rebounds; Benedict Mathering 9 points, 3 rebounds; Obi Tottel 8 points, 10 rebounds.

Knicks data (1-0): Jaylen Brunson scored 43 points and 5 assists; Carl Anthony Towns scored 35 points and 12 rebounds; Mikal Bridges scored 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks; OG Anunobi scored 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks; Miles McBride scored 9 points; Josh Hart scored 8 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists; Cameron Payne scored 6 points.