Post experts make Knicks-Pacers playoff predictions
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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

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