The Knicks blew a huge fourth quarter lead and went on to a 138-135 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday.

The top-seeded Thunder, who needed seven games to get past the Denver Nuggets last round, were expected to be here in the playoff bracket. The Wolves, Knicks and Pacers have all pulled off upsets.

But it should be a number to watch for as the playoffs progress. Over the past few years, the Knicks have relied on rebounding to secure wins. Specifically, offensive rebounding was a central ...

Lakers star LeBron James has offered a unique take on why reigning champions Boston weren't able to progress past the second round.“It seems like sometimes, it seems like they get bored sometime

New York was the highest-rated playoff ... the Knicks have returned to relevancy and contention, though Thibodeau's future fate likely will rely upon postseason progress. Elsewhere on the list ...

Tyrese Haliburton emerged as the messiah for the Pacers, giving them a glimmer of hope. He took the game to overtime after scoring a three-pointer at the buzzer. The Pacers then took advantage of this momentum and secured the victory. Haliburton tallied a total of 31 points, 11 assists, and four rebounds.

They’ve shown a collective ability to rise to the occasion, whether as favorites against the Pistons or heavy underdogs versus the Celtics. It’s hard to teach resiliency. As Paul Pierce once said with a quote that will live in my brain forever, “You can’t buy this DNA at Costco. You can’t buy this at Walgreens.”

The New York Knicks are making their deepest playoff run since the turn of the century, and that has the city incredibly hyped for what's to come. The series ag