The New York Knicks fans are all hyped up for the matchup against the Indiana Pacers. While Madison Square Garden promises to be a great venue, all eyes are on Karl-Anthony Towns.
Towns is not listed in the injury report and will play against the Pacers in Conference Finals Game 1.
However, the Knicks are on an exciting journey as they head into the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. It’s a huge moment for the franchise, especially after making some major offseason moves by bringing in Towns and Mikal Bridges.
🏀 Karl-Anthony Towns O 21.5 Pts (-140) #NewYorkForever
— Angel (@picksbyangel) May 21, 2025
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• 22+ points in L3/3 matchups vs IND when playing 33+ minutes, averaging 36.7 PPG on 22.3 field goal attempts.
• 22+ points in 10/10 home games this season when playing 37+… pic.twitter.com/huEafjw5kg
These additions have really paid off, helping the Knicks power through the Pistons and Celtics in the playoffs.
Now, they’re set to face the Indiana Pacers in a rematch that many fans have been waiting for. Last year, the Knicks fell short against Indiana in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and this is their chance to get some payback.
The Pacers have kept their core with stars like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, so it’s shaping up to be a competitive series.
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Game 1 is kicking off on Wednesday, May 21, at 8 p.m. ET, and the Knicks are 4.5-point favorites to win at home, with the total set at 224 points on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Karl-Anthony Towns Felt Special After New York Fans’ Cheer At Yankee Stadium
Karl-Anthony Towns has had quite the whirlwind season with the Knicks since his trade in the fall. Nobody could’ve predicted how amazing this journey would turn out, especially after the Knicks made it to the EC finals for the first time in 25 years.
Fans have really rallied around him, and it’s heartwarming to see.
Just the other weekend, Towns made a surprise appearance on the Jumbotron at Yankee Stadium, and the crowd erupted.
Fans from both the Yankees and the Mets came together to cheer him on after a big playoff win.
When Towns talked about that unforgettable moment on Tuesday, he was full of gratitude.
“It was special, like you said. Grew up a Yankees fan, die-hard Yankees fan, and to be respected by New York that way, it means everything. Respect is everything to me. it just makes you want to work harder,” he said.
"To be respected by New York that way, it means everything"
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 20, 2025
Karl-Anthony Towns on the loud ovation he received over the weekend at Yankee Stadium: pic.twitter.com/GundpAmzLk
With Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals just around the corner on Wednesday night, you can bet Knicks fans will be making plenty of noise for KAT and the team.
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