Albert
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My Prediction
New York Knicks by 6As we look at this matchup, Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks in the Conference Finals Game 2, the Pacers are currently leading the series 1-0, pulling off a shocker in the first game. No need for alarm bells yet for the Knicks, but they'll want to even up the series before things get out of hand.
Let's get down to player performances. The Pacers' dynamic duo Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam have been giving opponents fits, both averaging just over 18 points per game in the playoffs. Clearly, their regular season form has seamlessly carried over to the playoffs. Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith, too, have made substantial contributions – especially Nesmith, who increased his scoring average by four points in the postseason.
The Knicks, who entered the Conference Finals with an impressive regular season record of 51-31, are leaning heavily on Jalen Brunson and his scorching 29.9 playoff points per game average. I mean, the man is on fire. And alongside him, Karl-Anthony Towns is doing his thing, piling up double-doubles with 20.9 points and 11.4 rebounds per game.
Looking at past matchups and recent results, it's a bit of a mixed bag. Although the Pacers currently have the edge in the Conference Finals, the Knicks have shown resilience, beating the Pacers comfortably back in October 2024.
Keeping the standings in mind, the Knicks had the slightly better regular season. We're essentially looking at the 3rd seed Knicks against the 4th seed Pacers. But hey, playoff basketball is a different beast, and as the Pacers showed in game 1, seeding doesn't always dictate the outcome.
So, who's walking away with the W in Game 2? This one's tough, like chewing on a raw steak, but I'm going to lean towards the Knicks. They're desperate to level the series and have the home-court advantage. But I expect a close one, folks.
Prediction time...
Albert’s Prediction: New York Knicks by 6
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