A spot in the 2025 NBA Finals is on the line as the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals get underway. Two of the brightest teams the East has to offer will battle on the court for a chance at hoisting the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and the Pacers is set to take place Wednesday night. Both teams have gone a lengthy amount of time without appearing in the NBA Finals, setting the stage for an exciting matchup.
No. 4-seeded Indiana’s path to the ECF included defeating the No. 5-seeded Bucks and the top-seeded Cavaliers. The Pacers have proven to be a formidable road team during the playoffs, having won four games away from Indianapolis this postseason.
New York, the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, took down the No. 6-seeded Pistons and the No. 2-seeded Celtics in six games, respectively. The Knicks have also been a staunch road opponent, winning six games on the road this postseason.
Who will claim Game 1? Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup between the Knicks and the Pacers, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Knicks vs. Pacers on today?
- TV channel: TNT | truTV | Max
- Live stream: Sling
Knicks vs. Pacers will be available to watch on multiple channels and platforms. Game 1 can be viewed on TNT, truTV and Max, with information about game announcers to be revealed closer to tipoff.
Fans looking to stream Knicks vs. Pacers can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Knicks vs. Pacers start time
- Date: Wednesday, May 21
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Knicks and the Pacers is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Indiana is not only looking to continue its disruption on the road this season — it’s also hunting for an NBA Finals appearance. The Pacers’ last Finals appearance came during the 1999-00 season against the Lakers.
New York is also aiming to end a lengthy NBA Finals drought, with the Knicks’ last appearance coming during the 1998-99 season. A Knicks appearance in the NBA Finals would also add to a banner year for New York basketball following the Liberty’s first WNBA title.
Knicks vs. Pacers radio station
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Knicks vs. Pacers series schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Game 1 at New York | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, TSN |
| May 23 | Game 2 at New York | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, TSN |
| May 25 | Game 3 at Indiana | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, SN |
| May 27 | Game 4 at Indiana | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, TSN |
| May 29 | Game 5* at New York | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, TSN |
| May 31 | Game 6* at Indiana | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, SN |
| June 2 | Game 7* at New York | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, TSN |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |