Knicks Fans Crown Tyrese Haliburton as the New Reggie Miller: Madison Square Garden's Latest Rivalry Unfolds

The specter of Reggie Miller haunts the New York Knicks after they squandered a 14-point advantage at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. How remarkable is it that the Knicks could let such a game slip away? On ESPN's ‘First Take,’ Stephen A. Smith underscored the significance of this historic collapse. “Previously, teams holding a 14-point lead with under 2:45 remaining were 994-0,” he noted, emphasizing the rarity of their loss. While Jalen Brunson dazzled with 43 points, it was Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith's combined 61 points and clutch shooting that sealed the Knicks' fate. Haliburton's nostalgic choke gesture resonated painfully for fans, marking a disheartening chapter in Knicks history. This ignominious defeat will linger in the annals of playoff folklore.