Brunson Misses Buzzer-Beater; Pacers Take Commanding 2-0 Lead

Indiana Pacers Take 2-0 Lead Over Knicks in Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks ended with a nail-biting finish. The Pacers emerged victorious, securing a 2-0 series lead thanks to a missed last-second shot by Knicks' point guard Jalen Brunson. The game was a back-and-forth affair, but the Pacers managed to maintain a slight lead throughout the final minutes. With only seconds remaining on the clock and the score tied, Brunson found himself open for a three-pointer. The tension in Madison Square Garden was palpable as he launched the shot. The ball, however, missed its mark, sealing the Pacers' victory. "It was a tough shot," said a dejected Brunson after the game. "I thought I had a good look, but it just didn't fall." Pacers coach Rick Carlisle praised his team's defensive effort in the final seconds, saying, "We executed our game plan perfectly. We forced a tough shot and came away with the win." The series now shifts to Indiana, where the Pacers will look to extend their lead. The Knicks will need to find a way to overcome their offensive struggles and improve their defensive strategy in order to avoid falling behind 3-0 in the series. The next game promises to be just as exciting as the previous two.