All Eyes on Knicks vs. Pacers Game 4: High Stakes, Fierce Adjustments
This isn’t just another game—Game 4 between the Knicks and Pacers could decide who takes control of the Eastern Conference Finals, or if the Knicks' season slips away for good. It’s set for May 28, 2025, and New York is teetering on the edge, trailing Indiana 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. One more loss, and the Pacers are punching their ticket to the NBA Finals while the Knicks go home.
Game 3 was wild. New York looked done and dusted until Karl-Anthony Towns completely took over late, dropping a stunning 20 points in a red-hot fourth quarter. The Knicks clawed back despite Jalen Brunson spending too much time in foul trouble—a huge relief for fans sweating yet another postseason heartbreak. Towns’ performance reminded everyone how stars can swing momentum in the playoffs.
New Lineup, New Hope: Robinson Steps In for Hart
Coach Tom Thibodeau isn’t messing around for Game 4. He swapped out Josh Hart for Mitchell Robinson in the starting five, beefing up size and defense in the paint. That’s no small change; Robinson brings shot-blocking and rebounds—exactly what you need against a Pacers squad with bruisers like Myles Turner. The rest of the Knicks’ starters—Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Towns—look set to carry the scoring load, but Robinson’s grit could change the tempo.
On the other side, Indiana keeps rolling with what’s working. Tyrese Haliburton has been a problem for the Knicks the entire series, running the floor with speed and vision. Pascal Siakam, added at the trade deadline, keeps punishing defenders in the paint and midrange. Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith add hustle alongside Turner, creating a tough, balanced group that’s hard to slow down.
- Knicks Starting Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson
- Pacers Starting Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner
If you’re watching on TV, Game 4 tips off at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. Prefer to stream? Fire up Max or catch the game on TNT’s online platforms. No more excuses—this is the sort of do-or-die sports drama that gets everyone talking at work the next day.
But there’s more than just pride and survival at stake. Whoever takes this series stands just four wins away from an NBA championship. Lurking in the Finals: either the Oklahoma City Thunder and their youth movement, or the surging defense of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rest assured, tonight’s winner heads into that next series with serious momentum and belief—while the loser faces a long offseason and plenty of what-ifs.
So tune in, keep your phone off, and watch as the Knicks and Pacers fight for their seasons. Every play is crunch time now.
