Ok so they are making it more affordable

Cheapest ticket price at MSG tomorrow for Knicks vs Pacers game 5 is around 380$. They are inviting more crowd. That is way way cheaper compared to the first 2 home games this ECF which was at $1200. Reports circulating in New York that during the Knicks playoffs run this year, the New York economy generated more than $200 million dollars, this is not limited to ticket sales but everything from beer and bar sales, merchandise, etc. If the Knicks will extend the series and hopefully reach the finals the projection is to generate almost $830 million dollars for the economy. That is a GDP of a country being earned by a state in 2 months. Crazy right? 

My point?

The NBA wrapped the Wolves and OKC series in an expected manner. Pure blood bath. Roman Emperor style, cut the head of your opposing warrior and raise it to the crowd. But the league needs something to get crazy for for the next few days, something to debate, something to be passionate about, something to make money, like millions of money. Now that Haliban's dad can watch his son play in any arena, I think the Pacers - Knicks series is far from over yet. Pacers will think they can win it all in game 6 if they lose tomorrow. 

I might be wrong, or might be on to something. but it will reach to game 7. Then it will be another crazy playoffs match up. Remember, this is a rivalry being reignited. Reggie Miller passing the torch to Haliburton being a menace to MSG. They cant just go in 5 games. By game 7, then it will be the best team win. Rivalry. Drama. For the love of the game. The Pacers and Knicks are still part of corporate America, they will do their best to milk everyone using capitalism. 

So today, we pound everything we got. Hell I am not even surprised if Mayor Eric Adams will bet one of the boroughs for Knicks to win today. 

Knicks -4.5
Knicks -1.5 1Qtr
Knicks -0.5 2nd Qtr
Knicks -2.5 1H

Preach. 

Will NBA Fixer referee Foster be present on the court to "assist " the Association on your plays??

They dont need him. I think they got all the talents they need to push this series longer.

They don't need Foster. The Knicks are tough at home. The Garden will be loud. Thibs will have his guys ready and the refs will let them play and rough up Haliburton and Co. I imagine the pace will be slower and Knicks start out hot throwing the first big punch. BUT....Pacers have been known to sneak back in to games which is why I really like the first half line much better than the FG, in case New York implodes. Don't see it happening though...