As the Knicks had a better regular season record , the series started in New York .
As they advanced to the second round of the playoffs , the Pacers found themselves in a rematch with New York Knicks .
As the New York Knicks had a better regular season record , the series started in New York Knicks   .
As they advanced to the second round of the playoffs , the Pacers found themselves in a rematch with New York Knicks .