It’s all come down to this and the New York Knicks will be fighting to keep their season alive this Sunday.
That is when they will battle the Indiana Pacers one more time in a highly anticipated Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
These two teams have been in this situation before throughout NBA history but it’s been a very long time since they have faced off in Game 7.
Some people believe the Knicks hold the advantage because they will have home court advantage but Jalen Brunson isn’t taking anything for granted.
Speaking with NBA TV, Brunson said, “It’s not given just because it’s at home. We get to go out there and play and earn it.”
“It’s not given just because it’s at home, we get to go out there and play and earn it.” 🗣️
Jalen Brunson on having home court advantage heading into Game 7 pic.twitter.com/t3Udn78TPG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 18, 2024
At this point, it’s very clear that both teams need all the help they can get.
The raucous crowd at Madison Square Garden will definitely give the Knicks a boost of energy, but will it be enough?
When this series began, some people thought New York would have a clear advantage from the very beginning.
But the Pacers have hung around and scored some outstanding wins, including a dominant one on Friday night.
Their defensive skills have been critiqued again and again throughout the regular season but they have shown that they can go far in the playoffs if they can shoot very well and get some impressive stops.
The Knicks are eager to win this game at home, making their fans happy and setting the stage for a showdown with the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
But they know that this is going to be a very tough competition and are ready for it.
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