Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Indiana PacersPacers
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Pacers 119-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.