The New York Knicks Jalen Brunson (11) drives past the Indiana Pacers Aaron Nesmith (23) in the first half action at Madison Square Garden on Mon May 6, 2024 (AP News photo)

On NBA Playoff podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 The New York Knicks take a 1-0 series lead going into tonight’s game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. The officials from game 1 admitted they blew a kick ball violation. With the game tied 115-115 with 52 seconds left Aaron Nesmith looked like he knocked away a pass that Jalen Brunson threw to Donte DiVincenzo. The Pacers didn’t come up with the ball for a steal. Official Sean Wright ruled the ball hit off of Nesmith’s foot that allowed the Knicks to have possession.

#2 After the kick ball violation the Knicks took the lead 12 seconds later and never looked back and won it 121-117. The Knicks got scoring help from Jalen Brunson who led with 43 points and DiVincezo with 25 points.

#3 David, game 2 tonight at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have the home floor again the Pacers hope to come out with some scoring from Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam to avoid going 0-2.

Join David Zizmor for the NBA post season podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com