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It seems like the old-school Pacers-Knicks rivalry is back. The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night and will play the Indiana Pacers.
As expected, Knicks fans were hyped about making it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.
Knicks fans haven’t felt this in 25 years 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/oTsIoWAQJk
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) May 17, 2025
Unfortunately, things got a bit out of hand when Knicks fans spotted a fan wearing a Pacers jersey walking around New York City. In a now-viral video, a group of Knicks fans could be seen throwing trash at the Pacers fan and assaulting him as he tried to walk away.
Knicks fans jumped a Haliburton fan. 😳 pic.twitter.com/PzjmzNnxRq
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) May 17, 2025
NBA fans blasted the Knicks fans on social media following the incident.
Thank you for choosing who I will be rooting for next round. NY fans are unbearable. https://t.co/cSXwoq1u0H
— Ryan Taylor (@r_taylor23) May 17, 2025
Worst fanbase in the NBA https://t.co/OUpbbbHqBZ
— The Reckoning (@4Evashook) May 17, 2025