Stephen A. Smith was ecstatic when the New York Knicks eliminated the defending champions, the Boston Celtics, in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. He also confidently picked his favorite team over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots a three point shot against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the fourth quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana, putting together a 39-point performance on 15-for-23 from the floor and 3-for-5 from the three-point line. Myles Turner chipped in with 16 points, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 14 points to go along with 11 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals.

Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend wanted to join her boyfriend and get in on trolling the Knicks following New York's epic Game 1 collapse.

The Pacers are heading back home with a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Indianapolis has an incredible weekend of sports on deck. Caitlin Clark and the Fever host the WNBA champion New York Liberty on Saturday.

It'll be Pacers and Racers on Sunday with Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Indy 500 both on Sunday in Indianapolis. Buckle up.

Pascal Siakam score 39 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 to go 2-0 up in the NBA Eastern Conference play-off finals.

After defeating the Bucks and the Cavs with little fanfare, Rick Carlisle's team has flexed its muscles in the first two games over the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.