Can the New York Knicks maintain their momentum without Jalen Brunson? As the NBA Eastern Conference playoff race heats up, the Knicks and Indiana Pacers are locked in a battle for the coveted 3rd seed. With the Knicks facing a challenging schedule and the Pacers riding a four-game winning streak, the stakes couldn't be higher. 

Gavin Schall rolls solo initially to break down this week in Knicks' basketball and why 2-2 is a reasonable goal before being joined by Locked On Pacers Host Tony East to dissect the Knicks' performance in Brunson's absence, spotlighting players like Cam Payne and Tyler Kolek. They also explore the Pacers' recent surge, led by Tyrese Haliburton, and speculate on potential first-round playoff matchups against powerhouses like the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons. The conversation wraps up with a strategic discussion on Brunson's injury return.

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0:00 Intro

5:04 Knicks' upcoming schedule and injury updates

10:10 Analyzing potential first-round playoff matchups

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18:13 Interview with Tony East on Pacers

23:59 Ranking potential first-round opponents for Knicks

30:37 Pacers' playoff ceiling and offensive struggles

36:31 Predictions for final Eastern Conference standings

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