For a second consecutive season, the Knicks and Pacers will meet in a high-octane playoff series — this time, with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line.
Last year, Indiana eliminated New York in a contentious second-round series, culminating in a statement victory at Madison Square Garden in Game 7. Now, the high-flying Pacers are back for more, after Tyrese Haliburton’s team made quick work of the No. 1 seed Cavaliers in the second round, winning in five games.
The Knicks are playing in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, on the backs of a deafening 38-point Game 6 victory over the Celtics. Jalen Brunson continues to deliver, averaging a team-high 28.8 points per game in the playoffs with a number of exceptional fourth-quarter moments.
The Knicks-Pacers series marks the start of another chapter in a long-time rivalry: Sure enough, in their three most recent Eastern Conference Finals appearances, New York matched up with Indiana. The Knicks won in 1994 and 1999, but the Pacers emerged victorious in 2000.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Knicks vs. Pacers, including broadcast information and start times.
Knicks vs. Pacers schedule
| 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
How to watch Knicks vs. Pacers: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: TNT (U.S.) | TSN, Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling (U.S.)
The entire Knicks vs. Pacers series will air live on TNT. This is expected to be the last NBA playoff series aired on TNT.
Fans looking to stream Knicks vs. Pacers can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
Sling is your home for playoff action. Catch NBA and NHL postseason games with a range of sports channels including TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, ABC and more.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV is a popular live streaming service that offers a flexible and affordable way to watch television without a traditional cable subscription. It provides a range of channel packages, allowing users to customize their viewing experience by choosing from various genres, including sports, news, and entertainment.
One of its best qualities is the no-contract model, which gives subscribers the freedom to start and stop service as they please. Additionally, Sling TV’s user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices, and the option for add-ons like premium channels make it an attractive choice for those looking to streamline their viewing options.
Fans in Canada can watch the series on Sportsnet (Games 3 and 6) and TSN.
Knicks vs. Pacers radio station
Fans can listen to every game of the Knicks vs. Pacers series live on SiriusXM.
New subscribers can enjoy SiriusXM for free for four months. Listen to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.
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.
| 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 in Brooklyn | June 25-26 |
