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.

The New York Knicks were less than one minute away from taking a 1-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals at a frenzied Madison Square Garden before suffering a crushing defeat, that one analyst is calling the “biggest choke job” of all time.

It's Pacers vs Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Follow along for live score and game updates at Madison Square Garden.

Here's how to watch the NBA playoff series, with game dates, times, TV channels and streaming information.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. All times MST (add three hours for Eastern time).

With just over six minutes left in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks were up 17 on the Indiana Pacers. With 2:51 left, after New York had already coughed up some of that lead,

If I had to choose, I think they just love the Pacers because this just keeps happening. The Pacers were down by 15 points with five minutes left in the game before Aaron Nesmith turned into prime Reggie Miller and hit five 3-pointers to bring the Pacers within five points.

May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) celebrates during the second half of game five against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images