Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Indiana Pacers by 3Looking at the dominance the Pacers have shown in this series, it's clear they've figured out how to play against this Knicks team. Their impressive 3-1 lead speaks volumes, particularly considering the Knicks' higher standing in the conference.
Let's talk individuals. Jalen Brunson of the Knicks has had a dazzling playoff run, scoring 29.9 points per game, but hasn't been enough to dominate the current series. Karl-Anthony Towns has contributed a reliable 21.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game in the playoffs. Their performances haven't gone unnoticed, but against this Pacers team they seem to be floundering in the deeper water.
On the Pacers side, we have Tyrese Haliburton driving the game with an impressive performance of 19.4 points per playoff game. Pascal Siakam, with a slightly better playoff run than his regular season, coming in at 20.8 points per game. They're well-rounded, more synchronized, and honestly... they just seem to want it more.
Looking back at previous matchups, the Pacers have had the upper hand. The Knicks managed to secure one victory on May 26 but have yet to turn that into a streak in their favor.
The Knicks do have the home court advantage this time. And sure, they could ride the wave of the crowd's energy, but it's been the Pacers that have shown the resilience and the ability to stay focused and keep their foot on the gas.
Given their superior playoff run so far, recent form, player performances, and past matchups, I think it's safe to say the Pacers will stretch their lead in the series, probably not by a huge margin but sufficient enough to claim victory.
So here goes:
Albert’s Prediction: Indiana Pacers by 3