The New York Knicks remain winless in their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Despite keeping both games close, they were unable to secure a victory. Game 1 ended in a tight 138-135 loss, and Game 2 followed with another close defeat, 114-109.
Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday. Ahead of the game, the Knicks are making strategic adjustments in hopes of turning the tide. With their backs against the wall, the team has decided to make a notable change to their starting lineup in an effort to shift momentum.
According to a report by Ian Begley, the Knicks are expected to replace Josh Hart with Mitchell Robinson in the starting five for Game 3 against the Pacers.
Hearing the Game 3 lineup change being strongly considered by the Knicks is to move Mitchell Robinson to starting lineup and have Josh Hart come off the bench. My man @CPTheFanchise said earlier that NYK was strongly considering a change ahead of G3. NYK starting lineup is -50 in…
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) May 25, 2025
Both Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson have struggled to make a major impact in the series so far. In Game 2, Hart registered just six points, six rebounds, and one assist, while Robinson contributed six points and nine rebounds.
In the opening game, Hart added eight points, and Robinson had only two. Despite neither player producing standout performances, the Knicks appear willing to try this shake-up to see if it can bring a spark in Game 3.
Kendrick Perkins Criticizes The New York Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau After Game 2 Loss
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Following the Knicks’ challenging Game 2 loss in the Eastern Conference Finals, NBA legend Kendrick Perkins didn’t hold back his criticism of head coach Tom Thibodeau. Perkins took to social media platform X to voice his disapproval of a critical coaching decision made late in the game regarding Karl-Anthony Towns.
“If or when the Pacers win this series… Thibs decision to bench Towns in the 4th is going to get him fired. I get it he wanted to get some defensive stops but it didn’t work,” Perkins wrote.
The Knicks had previously stunned the basketball world by eliminating the reigning champions, the Boston Celtics. That win had raised hopes that New York could make a serious push for the NBA Finals. However, in the conference finals, their tactics and execution have seemingly faltered. Against the Indiana Pacers, New York has struggled to respond with effective in-game adjustments.
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