Knicks Defeat Pacers in Game 2, 130-121
The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Indiana Pacers, 130-121, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
New York leads this series, 2-0.
There were eight ties and 11 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 12 points. Both teams actually had a 12-point lead at one point, with New York riding a 36-18 third quarter to their victory. That allowed them to maintain the lead for the closing 18 minutes. The Knicks starters dominated, outscoring the Pacers starters, 118-85. 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. NY also out-rebounded Indy, 44-34.
The Pacers (0-2) were led by Tyrese Haliburton, tallying 34 points, six rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Andrew Nembhard had 15 points and four assists. Pascal Siakam provided 14 points and seven rebounds. Obi Toppin led the bench with 20 points and three boards, while TJ McConnell totaled 10 points, four rebounds and 12 assists.
The Knicks (2-0) were led by Jalen Brunson, finishing with 29 points, two rebounds, five assists and three steals. Josh Hart collected 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. OG Anunoby accrued 28 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Donte DiVincenzo dropped 28 points, six rebounds and four assists. Isaiah Hartenstein led the starting lineup with 14 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.
These teams will play Game 3 in Indiana on Friday.
New York leads this series, 2-0.
There were eight ties and 11 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 12 points. Both teams actually had a 12-point lead at one point, with New York riding a 36-18 third quarter to their victory. That allowed them to maintain the lead for the closing 18 minutes. The Knicks starters dominated, outscoring the Pacers starters, 118-85. 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. NY also out-rebounded Indy, 44-34.
The Pacers (0-2) were led by Tyrese Haliburton, tallying 34 points, six rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Andrew Nembhard had 15 points and four assists. Pascal Siakam provided 14 points and seven rebounds. Obi Toppin led the bench with 20 points and three boards, while TJ McConnell totaled 10 points, four rebounds and 12 assists.
The Knicks (2-0) were led by Jalen Brunson, finishing with 29 points, two rebounds, five assists and three steals. Josh Hart collected 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. OG Anunoby accrued 28 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Donte DiVincenzo dropped 28 points, six rebounds and four assists. Isaiah Hartenstein led the starting lineup with 14 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.
These teams will play Game 3 in Indiana on Friday.