The New York Knicks have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after a notable victory against the Boston Celtics, who they defeated in six games. This marks the Knicks’ first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals since 2002. Notably, the Celtics faced challenges after the injury of their star player, Jayson Tatum, who suffered a torn Achilles during Game 4, which impacted their performance.
Now, the Knicks are set to compete against the Indiana Pacers, who themselves are making a return to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive year following a 4-1 playoff series win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The thrilling matchup between the Knicks and the Pacers will begin tonight at Madison Square Garden at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can catch all the action live on TNT and truTV, as well as streaming on platforms like Max, Sling, and DirecTV.
The complete schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals is as follows:
– Game 1: Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
– Game 2: Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
– Game 3: Sunday, May 25 at 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
– Game 4: Tuesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
– Game 5: Thursday, May 29 at 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
– Game 6: Saturday, May 31 at 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
– Game 7: Monday, June 2 at 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max) if necessary.
This playoff series provides a fantastic opportunity for Knicks fans, celebrating a long-awaited return to high-stakes basketball. It promises to be an exciting matchup as both teams strive for the chance to compete for an NBA title.