Pacers vs Knicks Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 5/25/2025

The New York Knicks face a defining moment in their season as they head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3, desperately seeking to avoid a 3-0 deficit against the surging Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

After dropping both home games in heartbreaking fashion, the Knicks will lean heavily on Jalen Brunson's scoring prowess while trying to contain Pascal Siakam, who exploded for 39 points in Game 2.

History favors the home team with Indiana having won nine straight playoff games against New York at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, though the series has been closer than the 2-0 scoreline suggests.

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Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks preview

The Knicks find themselves in desperate territory heading into Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where they'll need to overcome not just a 2-0 series deficit but also Indiana's nine-game home playoff winning streak against New York.

Jalen Brunson has been magnificent despite the losses, pouring in 36 points in Game 2, but the Knicks need more production from Josh Hart (just six points in Game 2) and better defense against a Pacers offense shooting over 50% in the series.

Pascal Siakam silenced critics with a dominant 39-point performance on 15-of-23 shooting in Game 2, providing Indiana another scoring weapon alongside Tyrese Haliburton's playmaking brilliance.

While the series scoreline suggests dominance, both games have been nail-biters — the Knicks led by 14 late in Game 1 before collapsing, and were within one point in the final seconds of Game 2.

New York's season now hinges on their ability to disrupt Indiana's offensive rhythm and rediscover their underdog mentality that served them well in previous playoff rounds.

Key stats

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The Pacers (50-32) finished 4th in the Eastern Conference, one spot below their upcoming opponent Knicks

2

New York (51-31) narrowly outperformed Indiana in the standings by just one win

3

Indiana enters with strong momentum, going 4-1 in their last five games (WLWWW)

4

The Knicks have struggled recently with a 2-3 record in their last five games (WLLLW)

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