The New York Knicks avoided falling into a monumental hole against the Indiana Pacers with a come-from-behind win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Now they can take back homecourt advantage.
A Knicks victory in Tuesday’s Game 4 would even up the series before it heads back to Madison Square Garden. A Pacers win would put them one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000, which was also their first trip to the Finals in franchise history.
It all adds up to a crucial Game 4. USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.
When is Knicks-Pacers Game 4?
- Tip-off for Tuesday’s Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals is set for 8 p.m. ET.
Where is Knicks-Pacers Game 4?
- The Pacers will host the Knicks from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Where to watch Knicks-Pacers Game 4
- TV: TNT
- Stream: Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV
Knicks at Pacers predictions and picks
Our NBA experts at USA TODAY Sports predict the Game 4 winner between the Knicks and Pacers:
- Scooby Axson: Pacers 108, Knicks 94
- Jordan Mendoza: Knicks 104, Pacers 101
- Lorenzo Reyes: Knicks 103, Pacers 101
- Heather Tucker: Pacers 117, Knicks 110
- Jeff Zillgitt: Pacers 110, Knicks 95
Knicks at Pacers odds, line
The Indiana Pacers are favorites to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, according to the BetMGM odds.
- Spread: Pacers (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Pacers (-140); Knicks (+115)
- Over/under: 221.5
NBA championship odds
BetMGM odds forNBA Finals winner as of Tuesday, May 27:
- 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (-375)
- 2. Indiana Pacers (+550)
- 3. New York Knicks (+1000)
- 4. Minnesota Timberwolves (+4000)
NBA conference finals bracket
Eastern Conference finals
- No. 3 New York Knicks vs. No. 4 Indiana Pacers (Indiana leads series 2-1)
Western Conference finals
- No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves (OKC leads series 3-1)
NBA conference finals schedule
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
- Game 1: Pacers 138, Knicks 135
- Game 2: Pacers 114, Knicks 109
- Game 3: Knicks 106, Pacers 100
- Game 4, May 27: Knicks at Pacers | TNT, Sling TV | 8 p.m.
- Game 5, May 29: Pacers at Knicks | TNT, Sling TV | 8 p.m.
- Game 6, May 31: Knicks at Pacers | TNT, Sling TV | 8 p.m.*
- Game 7, June 2: Pacers at Knicks | TNT, Sling TV | 8 p.m.*
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Game 1: Thunder 114, Timberwolves 88
- Game 2: Thunder 118, Timberwolves 103
- Game 3: Timberwolves 143, Thunder 101
- Game 4: Thunder 128, Timberwolves 126
- Game 5, May 28: Timberwolves at Thunder | ESPN, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
- Game 6, May 30: Thunder at Timberwolves | ESPN, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
- Game 7, June 1: Timberwolves at Thunder | ESPN, Fubo | 8 p.m.*
* — if necessary
Knicks vs Pacers rivalry
The Knicks and Pacers played six memorable playoff series against one another over an eight-season span, including two consecutive matchups in the Eastern Conference finals in 1999 and 2000. The anticipation for this latest matchup has also triggered nostalgia for those classic battles between Reggie Miller and Patrick Ewing, and how the Knicks and Pacers turned into an NBA playoffs rivalry. Here are some of the best (or infamous) moments from Knicks vs. Pacers playoff series, courtesy of Mark Giannotto.
