After stealing Game 1, the Indiana Pacers didn't let up at Madison Square Garden and took Game 2 on Friday to head home with a 2-0 series lead, just two wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000.
Pascal Siakam shined for the Pacers in the 114-109 victory, leading the team with an eye-popping 39 points—a playoff career high—including 23 in the first half as the rest of the offense struggled to get going. Tyrese Haliburton had a 14-point, 11-assist double-double following his miraculous shot at the end of regulation in Game 1, which helped lift Indiana to an incredible comeback win. He also added eight rebounds in Game 2 on Friday.
