NEW YORK (AP) — The Indiana Pacers took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals after defeating the New York Knicks 114-109, with Pascal Siakam scoring a playoff career-high 39 points. Game 3 is set for Sunday in Indiana, where the Pacers hope to maintain their strong playoff performance after winning six straight games on the road. Despite Jalen Brunson’s 36 points for the Knicks, the team struggled to overcome a poor start in the fourth quarter, as they seek to avoid a quick exit from the series.
