Oklahoma City Thunder - Minnesota Timberwolves

The Pacers look great, with a deep rotation, there isn't just one player the team relies on. All players are fulfilling their roles well. The offense is hard to stop, and this is where the Knicks struggle, as their defense is weak. The rotation is small, with Brunson being the clear leader on whom a large part of the outcome depends. The last game did not instill confidence, as the Knicks let the game slip away with a +17 lead at the 4-minute mark and a +9 lead with 1 minute left, marking the first time in NBA playoff history that they lost with a +9 point lead in the final minute.

Ghana is a simple choice, the Knicks lost the first game despite being up by +15 with 3 minutes left... in the 45 minutes they showed their advantage, but the final 3 minutes proved that you can't sleep on your laurels and you have to play until the end. I believe they will do it this time, because losing again in the series would be a suicide for them.

Knicks lost the first home game in a cool way and it's doubtful they'll win the second. They controlled almost the entire game, with a +17 lead in the fourth quarter. With just over a minute left, the lead was still looking solid, but then Nesmith's 3-pointer brought the Pacers back into the game. Haliburton, after tying the score, made 'choke' gestures. The Knicks should be angry here and secure a win.