Post experts make Knicks-Pacers playoff predictions
Share and Follow

New York Post’s experts make their Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals predictions:

Stefan Bondy

Worried about Indiana’s depth and pace running down the Knicks, but going with the best player in the series — Jalen Brunson.

Knicks in 7

Peter Botte

The Knicks’ window has arrived with no guarantee they will be back here in future years.

The team with the advantage of playing in their home court, having good health, possessing the best closer in the game in Brunson, and seeking revenge after being defeated by the same team last year is in a strong position.

Knicks in 7

Zach Braziller

The Knicks are healthy and they have home-court advantage.


Man of the Post experts are picking the Knicks in 7 because of Jalen Brunson and homecourt advantage.
Man of the Post experts are picking the Knicks in 7 because of Jalen Brunson and homecourt advantage. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

That’ll be enough in a slugfest of a series that will be every bit as memorable as the classic 1994 showdown between these two rivals.

Knicks in 7

Brian Lewis

The latest Knicks-Pacers playoff barn burner.

New York’s strategy will be to keep the games tight and rely on Brunson’s isolation plays for victories. On the other hand, Indiana will aim to exhaust New York by maintaining a fast pace, ultimately overpowering them throughout the series.


The Post's Brian Lewis predicts Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers will beat the Knicks in seven games.
The Post’s Brian Lewis predicts Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers will beat the Knicks in seven games. NBAE via Getty Images

Mikal Bridges is assigned to impede Tyrese Haliburton, but there are concerns about whether the Knicks’ offense can keep up with the pressure and if Karl-Anthony Towns can sustain defensive strength against Indiana’s offensive drives.

Pacers in 7

Jared Schwartz

The Knicks were the better team last year before injuries marred the series.

The Pacers have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams for months, but the Knicks are the more talented side and eliminating the Celtics should only make them more confident.

Brunson thrives after losses, and he’s had a whole year to think about last year’s series.

Knicks in 7



Mike Vaccaro

These teams match up so well with each other and both possess the most invaluable tool for playoff success: fearlessness.

Look for each to take a game on the other’s floor.

And look for a Game 7 again, which seems like the only destination this series is destined for.

Knicks in 7

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
MTG enjoys exotic getaway despite STILL being on Congress payroll

Controversy Brews as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Embarks on Exotic Vacation While Remaining on Congressional Salary

Marjorie Taylor Greene and her fiancé celebrated a romantic Christmas getaway in…
Fireworks and Shrimp Drops: Where to ring in the new year on the First Coast

Spectacular New Year’s Celebrations: Fireworks and Shrimp Drops on the First Coast

As 2026 approaches, communities across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are gearing…
Florida man allegedly steals 400 pounds of avocados to buy Christmas presents for children

Florida Man Accused of Swiping 400 Pounds of Avocados to Fund Holiday Gifts for Kids

Food thief eats couple’s pizza at Florida resort A clever iguana seized…
Trump’s peace through strength in 2025: where wars stopped and rivals came to the table

Unveiling Trump’s 2025 Peace Strategy: How ‘Strength’ Silenced Conflicts and United Global Rivals

As the year 2025 began, Donald Trump took office with a commitment…
Palmdale Street shooting on Jacksonville's Northwest side leaves man dead

Shocking Incident: Woman Injured During Northside Jacksonville Group Confrontation

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that those involved in a recent altercation…
Former University of Illinois Chicago hospital contractor Glenn Rhymes pleads guilty after showing patient gun in facility lobby

Ex-UIC Hospital Contractor Admits Guilt in Shocking Gun Incident: What Happened in the Lobby?

In a startling incident that unfolded at the University of Illinois Chicago…
Travel news today: Holiday rush picks up in Chicago area as weather hits East, West Coasts as Midway airport sees busiest day

Travel Update: Chicago’s Midway Airport Experiences Peak Traffic as Weather Challenges Hit East and West Coasts

The Transportation Security Administration is forecasting that 2025 will once again break…
Crime lords turn Motor City into car-theft supermarket for Middle East buyers: ‘Somebody's getting paid’

Detroit’s Car Theft Surge: A Lucrative Market for Middle Eastern Buyers

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned over a rise in the smuggling…