Turin, 22 May (LaPresse) – Indiana pulls off a stunning upset, winning Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA playoffs, beating New York 138-135 in overtime. Down by 14 points with 3 minutes to go, the Pacers managed to extend the game into overtime thanks to a buzzer-beater by Haliburton, where Nembhard's layup with 26 seconds left proved decisive. Brunson's 43 points and Towns' 35 were not enough for the Knicks. Haliburton was the hero of Game 1 with 31 points, 11 assists and 4 rebounds, while Nesmith also made a crucial contribution with 30 points and 8/9 from three-point range. Game 2, also at Madison Square Garden, is scheduled for Friday night.