Indiana Pacers VS New York Knicks Recap
INDIANAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a dominant performance with 40 points and 12 rebounds, while Josh Hart contributed 30 points and 10 rebounds to help the New York Knicks secure a 128-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
This win marked New York’s first triumph in Indianapolis since April 2023. Last season, the Knicks dropped all three road games in their seven-game Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against Indiana.
Towns was on fire early, scoring 24 points in the first half while making 9 of 12 shots. Overall, he shot 14-for-23 from the field, while Hart took over in the second half, finishing 12-for-16 from the floor.
For the Pacers, three-time All-Star Pascal Siakam led with 24 points. With Myles Turner sidelined due to a strained neck, Thomas Bryant stepped up as the starting center, recording 18 points and nine rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin also added 18 points for Indiana.
The Knicks swung the momentum in their favor with a 10-0 run in the second quarter, going into halftime with a 68-60 lead. Indiana made a push, closing the gap to 89-85 late in the third quarter, but New York pulled away in the final stretch.
Takeaways
- Knicks: Despite being without OG Anunoby and dealing with Jalen Brunson’s foul trouble, New York stayed in control. Towns and Hart played crucial roles in sealing the victory.
- Pacers: Indiana aimed to regain rhythm after losing two of its last three on a road trip but struggled defensively against Towns and Hart while shooting poorly from beyond the arc.
Key Moment
Indiana remained within 103-95 early in the fourth quarter, but a 7-0 Knicks run created separation, and the Pacers were unable to mount a comeback.
Key Stat
New York dominated the glass with a 48-36 rebounding advantage, leading to a 19-6 edge in second-chance points.
Up Next
New York closes out its schedule before the All-Star break with a home game against Atlanta on Wednesday, while the Pacers travel to Washington for their final game before the break.