Knicks Secure Tight Win Over Pacers
The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers, 109-106, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday.

The Knicks (17-13) remain one of the hottest teams in the league right now and extended their winning streak Sunday in a tight contest against the Pacers (15-16), as they mounted a comeback late in the final quarter to stun the hosts. The Knicks looked better in the early going, but overall, things were tight and the opening half saw New York build a one-point lead following a 29-28 score in the second quarter and a 25-25 score in the second one. Indiana showed signs of life in the second half and managed to turn things around in the third quarter, securing a one-point lead following a 32-30 score, but the Knicks would turn things around right when it mattered the most. The Knicks won the final quarter by a 25-21 score, and that allowed them to secure the victory despite playing on the road.

Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 30 points, while Julius Randle posted 25 points, 14 rebounds and three assists. R.J. Barrett delivered 24 points and four rebounds, and Miles Robinson recorded 10 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks. Quentin Grimes posted six points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. The Knicks shot 47 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from deep.

Aaron Nesmith and Buddy Hield both led the way for the Pacers with 23 points each. Nesmith also added 10 rebounds, while Hield also contributed three rebounds and three assists. Tyrese Haliburton recorded 15 points and 10 assists. Myles Turner finished with six points and eight rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin had 15 points off the bench. Indiana shot 43.3 percent from the field and 34.2 percent from deep.
Posted on: 12/18/2022 5:11 PM
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