The last time the Knicks were in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers stood in their way. Same goes for the time before that. And the time before that.

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks have faced each other eight times in the postseason. Those matchups have produced some memorable NBA moments involving Reggie Miller, Spike Lee and others.

The New York Knicks haven't won an NBA championship since 1973. The Indiana Pacers won their most recent title that year — in the ABA. The Oklahoma City Thunder franchise has one title in its history, that coming in 1979 when the team called Seattle home. And the Minnesota Timberwolves have never even been to the NBA Finals.

For the third series in a row, the Pacers won't boast the best player in the series. In the first round, Giannis Antetokounmpo was by far the biggest star, and in the second round, the Pacers had to go up against Donovan Mitchell.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton extended an offer to host a fan who was swarmed by New York Knicks fans following the team's Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs.

Given the star power the New York Knicks possess, coupled with the spotlight that comes with being a big-market franchise, it's no surprise that much of the media is backing them to easily get past the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals.

Between New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau and Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, which former Coach of the Year has the edge in the Eastern Confere

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has a message for the Knicks and their fans. Despite the Knicks being -140 favorites to beat the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Pierce says the Pacers will “pop” the Knicks.