ESPN broadcaster and self-professed Knicks loyalist Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts on New York's devastating Game 1 loss at Madison Square Garden. The outspoken sportscaster did not hold back as he trashed the Knicks in what he described as a "disgusting" performance.

Game 1 was a fever dream, even for these extraordinarily chaotic playoffs. Let's see what's in store for Friday night.

The New York Knicks fell in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers despite holding a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. The Knicks choked at the end of the game, ultimately falling short in overtime.

Indiana leads New York 1–0 in the Eastern Conference finals thanks to a historic, late fourth-quarter and overtime stretch to stun the MSG crowd.

Chemistry is everything in the playoffs, and the Knicks thought they were fine after beating the Pistons and Celtics in the first two rounds. Behind a star-studded starting lineup and the leadership of Jalen Brunson, the Knicks won 51 games in the regular season, and the success translated well in the postseason until Game 1 this week.

The Knicks led by 14 points after star guard Jalen Brunson made 1 of 2 free throws with 3 minutes, 44 seconds left in the game. So, what happened? Aaron Nesmith and Tyrese Halibur

May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots a three point shot against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the fourth quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images