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[Saba Sports News] The New York Knicks suffered a historic meltdown in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night — and the presence of Larry David courtside made the collapse feel straight out of a comedy script.
The Knicks looked dominant for most of the night, building a commanding lead over the Indiana Pacers and going up by as many as 14 points late in the fourth quarter.
But in stunning fashion, they let it all slip away, eventually falling 138-135 in overtime.
Diehard Knicks fan Larry David was front and center for the implosion, and his reactions to the chaos were peak “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
When Tyrese Haliburton drilled a wild buzzer-beater to force overtime, David’s stunned expression practically begged for the show’s iconic theme music — and sure enough, someone online delivered, giving the moment a full “Curb” remix.
David’s frustration only grew as Aaron Nesmith torched the Knicks in the fourth quarter, knocking down six three-pointers — a new playoff record for a single quarter. Each time Nesmith was left wide open, cameras caught David throwing his arms up in disbelief, embodying the agony of Knicks fans everywhere.
For those who believe the version of Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm is just a heightened version of the real guy, his courtside reactions during Game 1 offered all the confirmation you need.