In a dramatic Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the New York Knicks 138–135 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Trailing by 14 points with less than three minutes remaining, the Pacers rallied, capped by Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer-beating jumper that tied the game. Haliburton celebrated by mimicking Reggie Miller's infamous "choke" gesture, reigniting memories of the heated Knicks–Pacers rivalry from the 1990s .CBSSports.com+7New York Post+7New York Post+7CBSSports.comNew York Post+2New York Post+2인스타그램+2
New York newspapers seized upon the moment, with headlines like "Choke's on Knicks" highlighting the team's late-game collapse . The Pacers' victory not only gave them a 1–0 series lead but also underscored Haliburton's emergence as a clutch performer in high-stakes situations.
For a visual recap of Haliburton's performance and his post-game remarks, watch the following video:
The series continues with Game 2 scheduled at Madison Square Garden, as the Knicks aim to rebound from the heartbreaking loss.Time+1Posting and Toasting+1