Knicks vs Pacers Game 7 Tonight: Start Time, TV Channel, Odds & Injury Updates Fans Need to Know

Fans are flooding Indianapolis as the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals shift to Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight for Game 3 between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. Indiana leads the best-of-seven series 2-0 after swiping both contests at Madison Square Garden, including Friday’s 112-106 victory that stunned the home crowd. Tip-off, TV & streaming • Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025 • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis • TV: ESPN / ABC (select markets) • Streaming: NBA App, ESPN+ (cable authentication) Why Game 3 matters Teams that fall behind 0-3 in a playoff series have never come back to win; New York must steal one on the road to keep hope alive. A Pacers win, meanwhile, sets up a potential close-out at home in Tuesday’s Game 4. Pacers riding momentum All-Star facilitator Tyrese Haliburton admitted he “smiled widely” envisioning the energy awaiting his squad back in Indiana after the two road wins. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle’s up-tempo attack has produced 118.5 points per game in the series, 11 above their regular-season average. Knicks’ urgent adjustments New York depends heavily on Jalen Brunson’s shot-making and Julius Randle’s physicality, but the duo has struggled against Indiana’s length and double-teams. Look for coach Tom Thibodeau to sprinkle in more small-ball lineups to ignite transition opportunities. Key matchup: Brunson vs Nesmith Through two games, Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith has limited Brunson to 43 percent shooting by picking him up full-court and funneling him into help defenders. If Brunson reclaims his regular-season efficiency, New York’s half-court sets reopen. Projected lineups Knicks: Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, Julius Randle, Isaiah Hartenstein Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner Betting odds & total Caesars Sportsbook lists Indiana as a 4.5-point favorite; the over/under sits at 225.5. Crowd & celebrity buzz Star power extends beyond the hardwood; actor Timothée Chalamet and a host of former Pacers greats were spotted courtside during warm-ups, underscoring the rivalry’s nationwide pull. Live coverage Bookmark this page for up-to-the-minute scoring, highlight clips and post-game reaction as the classic Knicks-Pacers rivalry adds a new chapter tonight.