Historical level offensive! The G4 in the Eastern Conference Finals hit 78 points in the first quarter, Halliburton was awarded the gods

【The explosion starts! The Pacers set a team record with 43 points in the first quarter. The G4 of the Eastern Conference Finals staged an ultimate attack]

The fourth game of the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals ignited the battle at home at Indiana. The two teams kicked off with a violent attack of 78 points in the first quarter, refreshing fans' perception of the intensity of the playoffs. The Pacers scored 43 points in a single quarter, not only breaking the team's history of playoff score record in a single quarter, but also suppressing the Knicks' 35 points with an 8-point advantage, pushing the pace of the game to a climax.

Halliburton was the gods in the first quarter, and the offense and defense dominated the field

Pacers core point guard Thales Halliburton ignited the whole game with his own strength. Within 10 minutes and 56 seconds in the first quarter, he made 4 of 5 shots, 3 of 3 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 15 points + 5 rebounds + 6 assists. His efficiency is close to historic performance. His consecutive three-point shooting and precise pass completely tore the Knicks' defense line, which is "a magician possessed." The Pacers' shooting percentage in the first quarter was as high as 65%, and 6 of 8 three-pointers were made, perfectly interpreting the label of "the fastest offensive rhythm in the league".

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Knicks' firepower is not inferior, Brunson led the team to keep a close eye on the score

Although the defensive loopholes frequently appeared, the Knicks did not let the score difference get out of control with the strong responses of Jaylen Brunson and Carl Anthony Towns. Brunson scored 12 points in the first quarter, and made breakthroughs and killed repeatedly; Towns scored 8 points in the inside, continuing the hot state of "20 points to save the master" in the final quarter of G3. However, the relaxed Knicks' outside defense became a hidden danger, and the Pacers made a team offensive with 6 players scoring in double digits in the first quarter.

Tactical Game: Fast attack vs Unlimited Defense Swap

Pacers suppressed their opponents with "long rotation + three-point rain", and contributed 14 points on the bench, continuing the bench firepower averaged 35.3 points per game in the playoffs; the Knicks relied on "unlimited Defense Swap" to try to limit Halliburton, but physical distribution issues led to a collapse in the defense at the end of the first quarter. The well-known commentator bluntly said: "This is the ultimate collision of offensive and defensive strategies, but the Pacers crushed the tactics with their talents."

Historical data and fans' discussion

The total score of 78 points in the first quarter of this game, ranking third highest in a single quarter in the NBA playoffs. Fans joked: "This is not the Eastern Conference Final, it is the All-Star Game!" If the Pacers continue this state, the suspense of the series may end; and if the Knicks want to make a comeback, they must solve the problem of "Halliburton dependence" and defensive rotation efficiency.

Conclusion

East Final G4 started with a subversive offensive to redefine the intensity of the playoffs. Is it the Pacers who won the match point in one go, or is the Knicks reappearing the miracle of "20-point reversal"? The offensive and defensive game in the next round is worth everyone’s expectations!