The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks, 140-126, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday night.

The Pacers (17-14) opened the game hot offensively, building a 32-27 lead through one. The Knicks (17-15) sliced three points from their deficit before halftime, but Indiana's 41-point third quarter gave it a double-digit advantage heading into the final period on the way to the double-digit victory. The hosts shot an impressive 59.5 percent, including 54.8 percent from behind the arc.

Donte DiVincenzo led the Knicks with 38 points, adding six rebounds, two assists, four steals and one block. Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson followed with matching 28-point tallies, adding 12 rebounds and six assists, respectively. Josh Hart generated a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double that included one assist and one steal. Evan Fournier matched Hart's scoring and also contributed two rebounds, two assists and three steals.

Myles Turner paced the Pacers with 28 points, complementing them with eight rebounds and two assists. Aaron Nesmith delivered 25 points, two assists, one rebound and one steal. Tyrese Haliburton finished with a 22-point, 23-assist double-double that included five rebounds, two steals and one block. Bennedict Mathurin netted 20 points. Andrew Nembhard managed 14 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals.

The Knicks return home to host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday afternoon, while the Pacers visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night