WATCH: Donte DiVincenzo starts fight with Pascal Siakam in Game 7

New York Knicks faced the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 tonight, which was expected to be dramatic. Just 8 minutes into the game, fans' desires were fulfilled. Tyrese Halliburton got called for a foul during a Knicks possession while attempting to stop Donte DiVincenzo's layup. Donte dashed to the free throw line, but as he prepared to shoot, Pascal Siakam blocked his path, delaying Donte for a challenge call. Then everything changed dramatically.

Donte DiVincenzo became enraged and shoved Pascal Siakam to get him out of the way. Looking at this, Siakam flung his arms up at Donte, pushing Isaiah Hartenstein as the officials attempted to keep the situation from worsening. The players then walked off the bench, appearing ready to protect their comrades. The Pacers reviewed the call while assistant coaches and referees rushed to break up the altercation. Indiana Pacers' foul call was successfully reversed, and Donte and Siakam were issued double technical fouls. 

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Things appeared to get chippy in the first quarter of #Knicks vs #Pacers Game 7 after Donte DiVincenzo was fouled by Tyrese Hailburton. 👀 Donte then got tangled up with Pascal Siakam. pic.twitter.com/m6ALpnD7Ha

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Josh Hart and OG Anunoby starts the game for New York Knicks

New York Knicks are already in pain, and this technical foul is only putting more fuel on the flames. Josh Hart isn't feeling well, and OG Anunoby is having trouble running right now. In addition to Isaiah Hartenstein, who is persistently gripping his sides, he is playing with an abdominal strain. Even Donte found himself repeatedly grabbing at his back. Nobody on the Knicks team is going to survive tonight, or this playoff series, unscathed. So far in the second quarter, the Pacers have dashed all dreams for the New York supporters. 

Meanwhile, Indiana Pacers, scored 39 points in the first quarter alone, going 16 for 21 from the field. Ben Sheppard is showing off his tremendous defensive talents. He refuses to allow Donte DiVincenzo to take charge at any time. Looking at this, Tom Thibodeau and the entire MSG are stunned and silent.