The Indiana Pacers are now just one win away from the NBA Finals—and honestly, they earned it. They beat the New York Knicks 130-121 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Now they’re up 3-1 in the series, and you can just feel how close they are to making it to the Finals for the first time in 25 years. The energy was wild, and if you watched the game, you know it never really felt like the Pacers lost control.
This game felt like a big moment for Indiana. You could tell they were locked in from the start, making smart plays and staying calm under pressure. And with the way they’ve been playing—especially Haliburton—they’ve got a real shot at finishing this off fast.
Haliburton Was Just On Another Level
Tyrese Haliburton was unreal in Game 4. Honestly, putting up 32 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds without a single turnover? That’s just next-level stuff. You don’t see that often. It’s the kind of stat line that shows you this guy isn’t just having a good postseason—he’s stepping up as the guy for Indiana. This was actually his second triple-double of the playoffs, and every time he’s on the court, the whole offense just clicks.
You can see his confidence growing. He’s not forcing anything, just reading the game and making all the right calls. There were moments when the Knicks tried to put pressure on him, but he stayed cool and kept things moving. It really feels like he’s the heartbeat of this Pacers squad right now.
The Rest of the Team Showed Up Too
It wasn’t just Haliburton doing the heavy lifting. Pascal Siakam had a big night too—he dropped 30 points and kept the pressure on the Knicks all game. You could tell he wanted this win. Obi Toppin also came up huge with a late three-pointer that helped shut the door. It was one of those shots where you could feel the crowd shift.
The Knicks just couldn’t keep up with the Pacers' pace. Every time New York made a push, Indiana had an answer. A big part of that was turnovers—New York had 17 of them. That’s a lot. And the Pacers turned those into 22 fast-break points, which really added up by the end. They were just quicker, more focused, and played the smarter game.
Knicks Gave It Everything, But It Wasn’t Enough
Look, the Knicks didn’t roll over. Jalen Brunson put up 31 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns had another solid double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds. OG Anunoby chipped in with 22 points too. The effort was there, no question. But they just couldn’t match the level Indiana was playing at.
New York had their moments, but they couldn’t stay consistent. And when you're up against a team that’s firing on all cylinders like the Pacers were, those small mistakes start to pile up. They fought hard, but it felt like the game kept slipping away from them a little more with each quarter.
Looking Ahead to Game 5
Now it’s all on Game 5, which is set for Thursday in New York. The Knicks are officially in do-or-die mode. One more loss and their season’s done, just like that. The Pacers? They’ve got all the momentum and just need one more win to punch their ticket to the Finals for the first time since 2000.
Honestly, it feels like Indiana’s time—but we’ll see. If the Knicks have one more fight left in them, it has to show up now. No more room for mistakes.
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