Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
New York KnicksKnicks
90
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Knicks 116-90. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.