The Knicks trail the Pacers 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals after a 114-109 loss in Game 2, prompting coach Tom Thibodeau to emphasize the need for film study and corrections before Game 3 in Indiana. Despite the Pacers having won their previous series, coach Rick Carlisle cautioned against underestimating the resilient Knicks, acknowledging the challenges of playoff intensity. Knicks players Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns stressed the importance of focusing on one game at a time and executing at a higher level to improve defensively and offensively.
