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The NBA playoff standings are in chaos again! Pacers 130-121 Knicks win match point, Halliburton s triple-double 32+12+15+0 turnover

2:35am, 29 May 2025【Basketball】

On May 28, the NBA playoffs continued. The game ended today was Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 130-121 at home, leading 3-1 with a big score, getting a match point ahead of schedule, one step ahead of schedule to advance to the finals! In the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder led the Timberwolves 3-1 yesterday and also won the match point. Advance to the finals is just around the corner!

Halliburton triple-double

We briefly review the match between the Pacers and the Knicks. The shooting percentages of both teams in the first quarter were good. The Pacers took advantage of the home court to score a 13-4 climax. Then the Knicks narrowed the gap 9-2. Halliburton felt hot, making 4 of 5 shots in a single quarter, 3 of 3 shots in three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws to score 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. They led the Pacers to score 43 points in one quarter. The Knicks scored 35 points, and Brunson contributed 13 points and 3 assists on 5 of 9 shots. The Knicks made a 10-2 attack wave in the second quarter, and then the two teams fell into a stalemate, with the scores rising alternately. The Pacers scored 6 points in the final quarter and ended the first half 69-64.

Pacers blossomed on multiple points

The Pacers returned to the third quarter and continued their strength in the first half. Halliburton scored and assisted, and contributed 8 points and 4 rebounds in 3 of 7 shots in a single quarter. They also had 3 steals on the defensive end. The Pacers netted 6 points 33-27 in a single quarter, entering the final quarter with a double-digit advantage. In the fourth quarter, the Pacers continued to expand the score difference, Siakam hit a three-pointer and scored 11 points in a single quarter. The Knicks scored 7 points in a row to narrow the gap to 6 points. Then the Pacers rushed to the inside, and Topped also hit a three-pointer. The Pacers opened the gap again with double digits. The Knicks were unable to narrow the gap. In the end, the Pacers defeated the Knicks 130-121, leading 3-1 with a big score, and got the match point in advance.

Brunson was silent in the final quarter

In this game, the Pacers scored 5 of them in double digits. Halliburton made 11 of 23 shots, made 5 of 12 three-pointers, scored 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists and 4 steals, and there was no mistake yet; Siakam made 11 of 21 shots, made 3 of 4 three-pointers and contributed 30 points and 5 rebounds, Mathering made 5 of 8 shots and contributed 20 points, Nesmith scored 16 points, Turner scored 13 points and 3 rebounds.

Knicks stood on the edge of the cliff

Knicks scored in double digits, Brunson made 9 of 19 shots and scored 31 points, Towns made 8 of 15 shots and contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds, Anunobi made 7 of 16 shots and scored 22 points and 4 rebounds, Bridges scored 17 points, and Hart scored 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Western Conference Series also scored 3-1, with the Thunder leading the Timberwolves 3-1. Judging from the current situation, the Thunder and Pacers are expected to meet in the finals!