BREAKING: Pacers Shock Knicks in Stunning Upset
Indiana Outplays New York for Second Straight Season
Pacers Take Game 1 in New York
In a shocking turn of events, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 111-97 in the first game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Pacers, who finished the regular season with a worse record than the Knicks, controlled the game from start to finish, leading by as many as 24 points in the third quarter.
The Knicks, who were favored to win the series, struggled to find their rhythm on both ends of the court. They shot just 39% from the field and were outrebounded by the Pacers 53-37. The Pacers, meanwhile, shot 47% from the field and were led by Domantas Sabonis, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Pacers have now won two straight games against the Knicks this season, including a 111-102 win in the regular season finale. The Knicks will need to make some major adjustments if they want to avoid falling behind 2-0 in the series.
Key Takeaways
- The Pacers outplayed the Knicks in every facet of the game.
- The Knicks struggled to find their rhythm on both ends of the court.
- The Pacers were led by Domantas Sabonis, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds.
- The Pacers have now won two straight games against the Knicks this season.
What's Next?
The Pacers will host the Knicks in Game 2 of the series on Thursday night. The Knicks will need to find a way to play better on the road if they want to even the series.