The New York Knicks thought they did their homework on the Pacers. They maintained Indiana's frenetic pace, crashed the boards to create more possessions and th

As the Pacers crept back into the game, the Knicks were confronted with a burden few franchises carry: 50 years of history.

The Pacers rallied to beat the Knicks, 138-135, on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Despite the loss, former Dallas Maverick Jalen Brunson had himself a game: 43 points and 5 assists on 15/25 shooting, including 12/14 from the free-throw line. He tied himself, Bernard King, and Willis Reed for the 9th-highest scoring playoff game in Knicks history.

While the Knicks are known for the stellar play in the clutch from Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton has had his fair share of signature moments in the postseason, and Indiana's conditioning puts them in a ripe spot to upset the Knicks.

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New York Knicks' Josh Hart says this year's playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a totally different situation.