The Knicks lost to the Pacers and fell behind 0-2!

On May 24, the second game of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals staged a classic offensive and defensive battle in Madison Square Garden, New York. The Knicks fought fiercely with the Pacers until the last moment, and finally lost 109-114, with a total score of 0-2. This game not only set a new star's personal record, but also showed the cruelty and charm of competitive sports - Siakam scored 39 points and set a career high, while Brunson missed the moment of 3-pointer, which became a difficult time in the hearts of countless fans.

Why can this seemingly ordinary playoff cause heated discussions across the Internet?

From tactical games to psychological competitions, from the rise of heroes to the end of regret, what unknown stories are hidden behind this game?

First quarter: Siakam rode alone to savior

The Pacers were the top 11 points in the team, while the Knicks relied on Brunson and Anunobi's dunks to closely tie the score. After the first quarter, Siakam scored 16 points alone, while the Pacers were 2 points behind.

Second quarter: The Knicks' short lead

Towns scored 5 points in a row to lead the team to a 9-0 climax, but the Pacers quickly counterattacked with a three-pointer from substitute Nembhard. At the end of the half, the Knicks led 52-49, Brunson scored 17 points, and Siakam scored 23 points.

The third quarter: Halliburton's awakening

, which had a cold touch, scored 10 points in a single quarter and scored three-pointers against Towns. The two sides fought to 81 draw and entered the final quarter.

Fourth quarter: The Pacers' fatal blow

Turner and McConnell led the team to a climax of 8-0 to widen the gap, and the Knicks were once 10 points behind. Brunson scored 9 points in a row and forced the 1-point gap to the last moment, but Siakam's stable output and Turner's three-pointer completely killed the game.

Siakam's unsolved performance

Cameroonian stars made 14 of 18 shots in the game, with the highest efficiency. He not only took the lead on the offensive end, but also succeeded in consecutive singles in the final quarter, becoming the biggest contributor to the Pacers' away victory.

The Knicks' physical crisis

The Knicks' main players ranked first in the league in terms of playing time, and they were obviously exhausted in the last quarter of this game. In contrast, the Pacers contributed 32 points as a substitute, and the deep rotation became the winner.

Brunson's Lonely Hero script

Although he scored 36+11, Brunson's three-pointer missed in the last moment exposed the hidden danger of the Knicks' over-reliance on singles. After the game, he admitted: "The responsibility lies with me, we must play more overall."

This game is not only a basketball game, but also a vivid "life lesson":

Counterattack and Regret: Siakam's transformation from the Raptors substitute to the Pacers' core confirms the value of persistence; and Brunson's final defeat reminds us that success is often a slight difference.

Team and Individual: The Pacers' team basketball with 6 players scoring in double digits, comparing the Knicks star singles, triggering discussions about "individual heroism".

City Spirit: New York fans shouted "We Believe" after the game, and they still remained behind even if they were 0-2. The sports spirit and urban culture are blended at this moment.

Although the Knicks are in a desperate situation, there are many precedents of 0-2 turnover in NBA history. Returning to Indiana in the next game, can Brunson lead the team to fight back? Does Siakam continue his courage?