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.

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 New York Knicks nearly ended their lengthy Eastern Conference finals drought last year, only to lose on their home floor to the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the second round.