The Indiana Pacers went into Madison Square Garden to face off against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals and won not just one, but both of the first two games of the series. Heading back to Indiana with a 2-0 series lead was not something that many fans or analysts expected to see happen.

There is Red’s belief that “hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane.” Then there is Andy’s sentiment that “hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” The Knicks’ success on the road gives fans a reason to choose the latter.

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The Knicks had costly defensive breakdowns for the second straight game and acknowledged they have to "figure it out" as the series heads to Indiana for Game 3.

Now, a former NBA star has spoken out with stern criticism for Thibodeau. Isaiah Thomas thinks that coaching has been another issue for the Knicks. "Thibs getting out coached," Thomas said. "This happens to his teams every year. They die out because he doesn't trust his bench."

It'll be Pacers and Racers on Sunday with Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Indy 500 both on Sunday in Indianapolis. Buckle up.

Why did the Knicks bench their All-NBA big man when they most needed a rally? "The group that was in there gave us a chance."

The New York Knicks have dropped the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals at home to the Indiana Pacers. After a wild Game 1 between the two sides, Game 2 was much more tightly-contested, but the Pacers were able to come out with a big win.