As NBA teams continue to acclimate themselves to the difficulties of operating under the financial rules of the collective bargaining agreement, the New York Knicks' cap situation has put them in an envious position going forward.

The Indiana Pacers will look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead on their home floor when they battle the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. Indiana stunned New York 114-109 on Friday to sweep the first two games at Madison Square Garden.

The Indiana Pacers have a chance to push the New York Knicks to the brink in the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, May 25. Indiana took both games in New Yor

The Knicks' starting unit is a combined minus-29 against the Pacers. They've lost two games by a combined 8 points. Is it time for change?

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Now, a former NBA star has spoken out with stern criticism for Thibodeau. Isaiah Thomas thinks that coaching has been another issue for the Knicks. "Thibs getting out coached," Thomas said. "This happens to his teams every year. They die out because he doesn't trust his bench."

Despite the loss, Jalen Brunson continued to shine for New York. He poured in 36 points, dished out 11 assists, and drained five three-pointers. Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges also added 20 points each, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace.