The Indiana Pacers have been waiting for almost a week to learn their opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals. They took down the Cleveland Cavaliers in just five games in the second round. Indiana will now be facing the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.

There are few Knicks fans as loud as ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. And even he is wary of what lies in wait for New York with the surging Indiana Pacers.

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are officially matched up in the Eastern Conference Finals. Bringing back the old-school "Hicks vs. Knicks" matchup will be must-watch television with both teams fighting for a chance to play in the NBA Finals.

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has a message for the Knicks and their fans. Despite the Knicks being -140 favorites to beat the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Pierce says the Pacers will “pop” the Knicks.

The Knicks closed out the series with a big win at Madison Square Garden to book their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, who have been waiting in the wings after they eliminated the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games.