In a hard-fought Game 1 battle, the Indiana Pacers secured a much-needed 138-135 win for the team at Madison Square Garden in New York. Both teams tied the score at the buzzer, 125-125, but in overtime, it was the Pacers who had the last laugh, thanks to Tyrese Haliburton ’s buzzer-beater beater which pushed the game to overtime. Here is the box score, player stats, game summary, and everything you need to know about Game 1 on Wednesday, May 21st.
Indiana Pacers: Box score and player stats
Indiana Pacers game summary
Aaron Nesmith caught fire and couldn’t miss from beyond the arc. He dropped 30 points, including 8-of-9 from three, and shot nearly 70% overall. His hot hand helped Indiana take full control of the game.
Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 31 points and 11 assists in 42 minutes. He hit four threes, stayed efficient, and controlled the offense while only turning the ball over twice. His steady playmaking kept the Knicks on their heels all night.
New York Knicks : Box score and player stats
New York Knicks game summary
Jalen Brunson put on a scoring show, dropping 43 points in just under 38 minutes. He shot an efficient 60% from the field and went 12-of-14 at the free-throw line. Though he struggled from deep, hitting only 1-of-6, Brunson stayed aggressive and kept attacking the paint. He also added five assists, but his seven turnovers hurt the team during key stretches.
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Karl-Anthony Towns backed him up with a strong double-double, scoring 35 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Towns was locked in from three, going 4-of-8, and also knocked down 9-of-11 free throws. His impact on both ends gave the team energy, especially with his +9 plus-minus. Despite their efforts, the lack of support from the bench and the high number of turnovers made it tough to close the gap.
Indiana Pacers: Box score and player stats
Indiana Pacers game summary
Aaron Nesmith caught fire and couldn’t miss from beyond the arc. He dropped 30 points, including 8-of-9 from three, and shot nearly 70% overall. His hot hand helped Indiana take full control of the game.
WHAT THE HALIBURTON 🤯 https://t.co/OosMAZ6Lwf pic.twitter.com/HCjSjuym2h
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 22, 2025
Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 31 points and 11 assists in 42 minutes. He hit four threes, stayed efficient, and controlled the offense while only turning the ball over twice. His steady playmaking kept the Knicks on their heels all night.
New York Knicks : Box score and player stats
New York Knicks game summary
final pic.twitter.com/Uu8ShnroC6
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 22, 2025
Jalen Brunson put on a scoring show, dropping 43 points in just under 38 minutes. He shot an efficient 60% from the field and went 12-of-14 at the free-throw line. Though he struggled from deep, hitting only 1-of-6, Brunson stayed aggressive and kept attacking the paint. He also added five assists, but his seven turnovers hurt the team during key stretches.
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Karl-Anthony Towns backed him up with a strong double-double, scoring 35 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Towns was locked in from three, going 4-of-8, and also knocked down 9-of-11 free throws. His impact on both ends gave the team energy, especially with his +9 plus-minus. Despite their efforts, the lack of support from the bench and the high number of turnovers made it tough to close the gap.
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