A narrative that coach Tom Thibodeau is stubborn, stuck in his ways with a “my way or the highway” mentality and hesitant to make needed adjustments has hovered over him throughout his career. But his current players see the opposite.

While the Knicks are known for the stellar play in the clutch from Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton has had his fair share of signature moments in the postseason, and Indiana's conditioning puts them in a ripe spot to upset the Knicks.

Indiana, by contrast, stretches the floor — and its rotation. All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton averages 34 minutes. His fellow starters — Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith — range from 29 to 33. And the Pacers have options.

Walt Frazier was a catalyst of two Knicks championships teams, but does that make him the best player in franchise history?

NBA playoffs are now down to six teams as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors have now been eliminated in the conference semifinals.

And against New York in the regular season, Turner averaged 19.5 points per game while shooting 45.5 percent from deep.

If the Knicks want to finish off the Celtics, they have to lean into one of their biggest advantages so far in this series.