NEW YORK -- After rallying from a brutal start to the season with an exceptional closing stretch that has led to a remarkable stretch of postseason heroics, Tyrese Haliburton was named third-team All-NBA on Friday night for the second straight season.

On Wednesday night in Manhattan, Obi Toppin at least partly finally fulfilled the potential the New York Knicks saw in him when they made him in the eighth over

The Dan Le Batard Show crew examine how the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder built their current rosters, explaining how key trades have both teams on a potential path to the NBA Finals.

Expect Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers to be a star-studded affair. Here's all the stars in attendance.

May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) in overtime 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

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The former coach loves the fact that TNT gets this Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Pacers and the Knicks with Miller on the call.