"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker
The highly anticipated Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks took place on Friday night, and it did not disappoint. The matchup lived up to its hype, with both teams battling it out in a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
After a hard-fought first half, the Pacers held a narrow lead going into the locker room, thanks to some stellar shooting from three-point range. Their starting backcourt duo of Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert combined for 28 first-half points, including six three-pointers, to keep the home crowd engaged and energized.
However, the Knicks weren’t ones to back down. They came out of the gates firing in the third quarter, outscoring the Pacers 32-24. Derrick Rose, the veteran point guard, orchestrated a formidable offense, finding gaps in the Pacers’ defense and finishing with ease. His energy seemed to fuel the entire Knicks squad, as they grabbed the lead heading into the final frame.
The fourth quarter was a tense affair, with both teams exchanging blows and the lead seesawing back and forth. Every time the Pacers pulled ahead, the
