Box Score Breakdown for Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Knicks Grab Game 2 Win to Take 2-0 Series Lead
May 5,2024 at 05:51 PM
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Neither team led by more than 12 points, with the Knicks riding a 36-18 third quarter to their win. They held the lead for the final 18 minutes because of that lopsided frame. New York shot 57 percent from the field, 47 percent from three-point range and 82 percent from the free-throw line while holding Indiana to 52 percent from the field, 44 percent from long range and 59 percent from the charity stripe. Tyrese Haliburton led Indy with 34 points, six rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Andrew Nembhard amassed 15 points and four assists. Obi Toppin led the bench with 20 points, while TJ McConnell provided 10 points, four rebounds and 12 assists. Jalen Brunson led NY with 29 points, five assists and three steals. Donte DiVincenzo totaled 28 points, six rebounds and four assists, while OG Anunoby accrued 28 points, four rebounds and three assists. Josh Hart had 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists.