Knicks vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 5/26/2025

In Sunday night NBA playoff action, the New York Knicks will travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The third-seeded Knicks (0-2) have won five of their first six road playoff games and are making their first appearance in the conference finals since 2000. In Game Two, New York had too many lapses on defensive during a 114-109 home loss. 

Second team All NBA selection Jalen Brunson led New York with 36 points on 13-for-27 shooting and dished out 11 assists. Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points each on a combined 15-for-32 shooting effort. OG Anunoby added 16 points and five boards for the Knicks. 

The Indiana Pacers have won ten of their first 12 playoff games and are in search of their first NBA Championship in franchise history. The fourth-seeded Pacers (2-0) rank second during the postseason in offensive efficiency and have scored at least 114 points in each victory. On Friday, Indiana assisted on 26 of 43 made field goals and shot 52 percent overall.

All-Star F Pascal Siakam erupted for a game-high 39 points on a 15-for-23 shooting performance. Indiana C Myles Turner scored 16 points and finished with a team-high plus 17 rating. Tyrese Haliburton added 14 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds for the Pacers. 

The Knicks have won the rebounding battle in the first two games, but must cut down on their turnovers. The Pacers were up 2-0 last series and got blasted at home by the Cavaliers. Take New York to get on the board with a road victory on Sunday. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 115-107.