Beasts in East: Pacers, Knicks to meet in semis

The Pacers advance to the second round for the first time in a decade, while the Knicks make it two postseasons in a row as we see a playoff rivalry get renewed. - Angie [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240503) Sports. And then some. 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