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Drama between the Knicks and Pacers turned into ratings gold for TNT, which aired the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night.
Green was in New York for Game 2, joining the crew hosted by Ernie Johnson, with star analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith on hand. The Warriors were knocked out of the playoffs in five games by the Timberwolves in the conference semifinals.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the NBA on TNT crew geared up for the Eastern Conference showdown between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. And as usual, it didn’t take long for Charles Barkley to steal the show—both for what he said on the record and what he didn’t realize was still on air.
It'll be Pacers and Racers on Sunday with Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Indy 500 both on Sunday in Indianapolis. Buckle up.
A video this week is showing Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green getting into it with a heckler in New York.
The Indiana Pacers took down the New York Knicks in an overtime thriller on Wednesday night, coming away with a 138-135 victory to take a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals. While Aaron Nesmith was the true hero in this one thanks to his 20-point,
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Fadeaway World on MSNCharles Barkley Hilariously Pleads For Knicks To Avoid Sweep: "I Need Another Night In New York To Get That Street Meat"Charles Barkley might be one of the most entertaining voices in basketball, but during the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, he proved once again that his appetite is just as legendary as his analysis.
TNT analyst and former head coach Stan Van Gundy spent about an hour talking Knicks-Pacers with a small group of reporters on Thursday and shared his thoughts on several other topics.