The Indiana Pacers have been waiting for almost a week to learn their opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals. They took down the Cleveland Cavaliers in just five games in the second round.

There are few Knicks fans as loud as ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. And even he is wary of what lies in wait for New York with the surging Indiana Pacers.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton went into this season intent in quieting anyone who considered last year’s Eastern Conference finals run a fluke.