Pascal Siakam was the star of the show after scoring 39 points in Indiana's 114-109 victory. The Pacers hold a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern finals.

The Indiana Pacers have surged to a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals, defeating the New York Knicks. Pascal Siakam's playoff career-high 39 p

Siakam scored 16 points in the first quarter and 20 points in the first half to keep the Pacers in the game, as they trailed an inspired Knicks squad 52-49 at the break. New York is clearly desperate to avoid going in an 0-2 hole, but Siakam is keeping Indiana in it and giving it a chance to come back and get a win.

There is no scenario in which the Knicks claw back into this series with the Pacers without a tighter, more physical, more assertive defense.