Former Celtics MVP candidate Isaiah Thomas chimed in on who he thought would represent the Eastern Conference in the 2025 NBA Finals. He also explained why he picked who he picked. Thomas posted his prediction via his X account while also giving his pick for the Western Conference finals.

It sure was for Haliburton and the Pacers last year when the teams met in the second round. Indiana won Game 7 at Madison Square Garden against a Knicks team that was decimated by

While the Celtics and Pacers are two totally different teams, the Knicks can take what it took to seal the deal in Game 6 and bring it for Game 1.

Haliburton was referencing an in-ring appearance during a June 2024 episode of "SmackDown" at Madison Square Garden, where he got to face off against Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson.

But there's also history from a year ago, when the Pacers beat the Knicks in the second round in seven games. Will history repeat itself? New York travels to Indianapolis for Game 1 of the series on Wednesday,

The Golden State Warriors have concluded their playoff dreams after falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1. The Warriors were able to take Game 1 even with

Indiana, by contrast, stretches the floor — and its rotation. All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton averages 34 minutes. His fellow starters — Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith — range from 29 to 33. And the Pacers have options.

Hans Perez, sporting a Pacers jersey, walked into a mob of Knicks fans celebrating their Game 6 win over the Celtics. It didn't go well for him.