The Knicks were 2:51 away from taking a 1–0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals—then everything unraveled.

In this episode of Locked Up Sports, we break down one of the most shocking collapses in recent NBA playoff history. New York blew a 14-point lead in under three minutes, falling 138–135 to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Aaron Nesmith turned into Reggie Miller, burying seven three-pointers in the final moments to complete a Pacers comeback for the ages.

We analyze how the Knicks lost control, where the defense failed, how Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart performed, and what Tom Thibodeau needs to adjust before Game 2. Can the Knicks bounce back, or did Indiana just steal their soul?

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In this episode of Locked Up Sports, we're joined by author Tom McKeown to discuss his powerful memoir, This Is Panther Country: A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory. Tom takes us back to the 1974–75 season of the Babylon High School Panthers, a small-town team that shocked Long Island basketball by winning the first-ever inter-county championship.

We talk about the epic rivalry with Amityville, the unforgettable final against South Side, and how a 13-year-old fan's view from the stands turned into one of the most heartfelt sports books in years.

It's a story of grit, community, and the unifying power of high school sports — and it's one you don't want to miss.

Buy the book:

• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/This-Panther-Country-Underdog-Basketball/dp/1612547303

• Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-is-panther-country-tom-mckeown/1146492415

• Books-A-Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/This-Panther-Country/Tom-McKeown/9781612547305

• Warwick's: https://www.warwicks.com/book/9781612547305

The Knicks and Pacers are both coming off upsets in their second round series eliminating the two top teams in the Conference. Last season the Pacers eliminated the Knicks in seven games this year. They play for a trip to the NBA finals locked up sports previews. The series gives predictions and breaks down the matchups to give you everything you need to know about the biggest Knicks playoff series in three decades,#NYK #NickTape #LockedUpSports #NBAPlayoffs #EasternConferenceFinals #MSG #ESPN #NYSportsTalk