Indiana Pacers' decisive victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs, securing the Eastern Conference title and their first Finals appearance since 2000. Led by strong performances from Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers controlled the final game despite a physical contest. The article also notes key contributions from Obi Toppin and highlights the Knicks' struggles with turnovers, which ultimately contributed to their elimination. This win marks a historic moment for the Pacers franchise, ending a significant drought and setting up a championship series against Oklahoma City.

This episode recounts the results of a playoff game between the Knicks and the Pacers where the Knicks won, keeping their hopes of winning the series alive. The victory was attributed to strong performances by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, who both scored significantly, and a better defensive effort that limited the Pacers' key players and overall scoring. Despite being down 3-2 in the series, the Knicks are now attempting to become one of the few teams to overcome a 3-1 deficit. The Pacers acknowledged their poor performance in the game, citing issues with force, rebounding, turnovers, and shooting.

Oklahoma City Thunder's critical Game 4 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, highlighted by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stellar performance and the team taking a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. The other source discusses Tyrese Haliburton's father being permitted to attend Indiana Pacers home playoff games in a suite after a previous on-court incident with Giannis Antetokounmpo led to him being barred from attending any games.

Indiana Pacers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in a thrilling finish thanks to a clutch shot by Tyrese Haliburton, giving them a 2-0 series lead. The other sources cover the Golden State Warriors' victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but more significantly, they report that Warriors star Stephen Curry sustained a hamstring injury during the game that will sideline him for at least a week, potentially impacting the rest of the series. The overall focus is on significant events and player performances in the ongoing NBA postseason.

New York Knicks' surprising victory over the Boston Celtics, highlighting the Knicks overcoming a large deficit and securing the win in overtime with key performances from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby and a final second steal by Mikal Bridges, despite a poor shooting night from the Celtics. The second describes the Denver Nuggets' dramatic comeback win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, emphasizing Nikola Jokic's historic statistical output and Aaron Gordon's game-winning shot in the final seconds, giving the Nuggets a 1-0 series lead.

The Cleveland Cavaliers decisively defeated the Miami Heat, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead despite key player absences. The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a series sweep against the Memphis Grizzlies, showcasing a strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. A buzzer-beating dunk by Aaron Gordon secured a victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers, evening their series at 2-2. Finally, Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a win against the Houston Rockets, giving Golden State a 2-1 series advantage in a game where Jimmy Butler was sidelined.

April 25th's NBA playoff action saw three teams secure victories, shifting the momentum in their respective first-round series. The Orlando Magic overcame a strong performance from Jayson Tatum to defeat the Boston Celtics, narrowing Boston's series lead. Similarly, fueled by an exceptional scoring night from Gary Trent Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks triumphed over the Indiana Pacers, also reducing Indiana's series advantage. Lastly, a dominant performance from Jaden McDaniels and a strong finish propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win against the Los Angeles Lakers, giving Minnesota the series lead.

Thursday's NBA playoff action saw the Knicks, Thunder, and Clippers all secure series leads with victories. The Knicks edged out the Pistons 118-116, taking a 2-1 advantage fueled by strong performances from Karl-Anthony Towns early and Jalen Brunson late, despite a controversial ending. The Thunder completed a historic 29-point comeback against the Grizzlies to win 114-108 and take a commanding 3-0 lead after Ja Morant's injury. Meanwhile, the Clippers dominated the Nuggets 117-83, establishing a 2-1 series lead in their home opener. Beyond the games, Evan Mobley was named Defensive Player of the Year, and Jayson Tatum's status for the Celtics' Game 3 is doubtful due to injury.

Wednesday's NBA playoff action saw the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers each secure 2-0 series leads with victories over the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, respectively. Despite missing Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown's standout performance propelled Boston, while Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland's strong showing. In the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets, fueled by Jalen Green's impressive scoring, evened their series with the Golden State Warriors at 1-1 in a physical contest where Jimmy Butler of the Warriors sustained an injury. These games featured key player performances, lead changes, and some heated moments, setting the stage for compelling Game 3 matchups.

The Indiana Pacers' second victory over the Bucks, giving them a 2-0 series lead fueled by strong performances from Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. The Oklahoma City Thunder also secured a 2-0 series advantage with a decisive win against the Grizzlies, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers evened their series with the Timberwolves at 1-1, showcasing a determined effort after their previous loss. Additionally, the Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard was recognized as the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year for his consistent and impactful play off the bench.