NBA Finals predictions: Are the Thunder and Knicks locks for the NBA Finals?
The For The Hoops crew make their picks for the NBA Finals. The Thunder vs. Knicks seem to be a popular pick, but are we counting the Timberwolves and Pacers out too early?
The New York Knicks dropped to 0-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals following a 138-135 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, but the Knicks have the opportunity to rebound at Madison Square Garden Friday.
Expect a star-studded crowd to be in attendance for Game 2.
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals brought out a variety of celebrities, ranging from Knicks legends (Carmelo Anthony, Patrick Ewing and Clyde Frazier Jr.) to comedians (Tracy Morgan, Dave Chappelle and Larry David), award-winning actors (Jon Hamm, Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller), Grammy-winning musicians (Mary J Blige, Jennifer Hudson and Common) and world-class athletes (Suni Lee and CC Sabathia).
And if you’re wondering, basketball players get starstruck too. Ahead of Game 1, TNT commentator Kenny Smith noted that players feel the pressure of competing in front of celebrities, especially in New York and Los Angeles.
“You cannot glance to the left. You cannot glance to the right. You have to stay focused in, because there’s Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, all the famous rappers that you’ve ever wanted to talk to. They are here,” Smith said on the “Inside the NBA” pre-game show Wednesday. “When you’re in the Eastern Conference Finals, you have to knock that out and not pay attention to any of that.”
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Who will show up to Madison Square Garden for Game 2 on Friday? We got you covered. USA TODAY Sports is tracking all the stars in attendance of the arena’s highly-coveted “celebrity row.”
What time is Knicks vs. Pacers Game 2?
Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers tips off Friday at 8 p.m. ET.
Knicks vs. Pacers Game 2: How to watch, TV, stream
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden; New York
- TV: TNT
- Stream: Max, Sling
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