Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
115
away
New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 28 | 27 | 35 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Pacers 120-115. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.