The New York Knicks find themselves in dangerous territory, down 2–0 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals after losing both games at home to the Indiana Pacers. With the series shifting to Indianapolis, the margin for error has vanished. Yet Knicks fans, loyal as ever, refuse to give up hope—and that includes New York Giants rookie linebacker Abdul Carter.
Carter, who’s embraced the Knicks despite being a Philadelphia native, voiced his optimism on social media. The No. 3 overall NFL Draft pick shared his belief that New York still has life left in the series, even with the Pacers holding all the momentum.
“Just got this feeling it’s not over yet, Knicks gonna bounce back!!!!” Carter posted on X, formerly Twitter. That hopeful sentiment is echoed by many Knicks fans, even as the team faces one of the league’s most cohesive and dangerous lineups. Indiana’s team-oriented attack has been one of the defining stories of the postseason.
Carter isn’t the only Giants player backing the Knicks this spring. Head coach Brian Daboll, quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Darius Slayton, and veteran signal-caller Jameis Winston have all been spotted courtside, showing support for their NBA neighbors during New York’s playoff push.
The Knicks do have one stat in their favor—and it’s one they’ll need to lean on. While home-court advantage is traditionally a key to postseason success, this Knicks team has been stronger on the road. They boast a 5–1 road record compared to just 3–5 at Madison Square Garden. As veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein pointed out, both teams have thrived away from home, but it’s New York’s road resilience that keeps this series from feeling like a lost cause.
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Still, tensions are mounting. Game 2 was another frustrating letdown at the Garden, but veteran forward Karl-Anthony Towns remains focused on writing a different story. “What did I tell y’all about the word history? I’m not here to repeat it—we’re here to make it,” Towns said, via the account Oh No He Didn’t on X. “If I’ve learned anything, especially last year, as quick as you win two games is as quick as you can lose two games.”
Meanwhile, the Pacers are flourishing in transition, pushing the pace and catching New York flat-footed. Pascal Siakam’s 39-point explosion in Game 2 underscored Indiana’s dominance and left the Knicks searching for answers on both ends of the floor. The challenge now shifts to Indiana’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Pacers will look to maintain control and close in on an NBA Finals berth.
For the Knicks, Game 3 is more than just a must-win—it’s a referendum on their grit, road toughness, and championship ambitions. With the spotlight shifting westward, New York’s playoff journey teeters between resurgence and collapse. Carter and the city still believe. Now it’s up to the team to respond.
