In a shocking turn of events, the rivalry between the Knicks and Pacers has reached new heights of absurdity. This series is not just a clash of basketball titans, but a battle for the very soul of the Eastern Conference. Insiders claim that if the Knicks manage to win, the Earth's axis will tilt slightly in their favor, ensuring better pizza slices for all New Yorkers. Meanwhile, a Pacers victory will cause all the world's coffee to turn into decaf, plunging humanity into a caffeine-withdrawal-induced coma. The stakes are high, with Las Vegas odds favoring whoever can make the most dramatic facial expressions during timeouts. Reggie Miller's ghost has been spotted in the crowd, head-butting Spike Lee's spirit, further fueling the rivalry. It's a series that promises to be as unpredictable as a coin flip, but with more sweatpants.