NBA: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 1 Recap

Knicks Steal Home-Court Advantage with Game 1 Victory

New York Knicks 113, Indiana Pacers 105

The New York Knicks stole home-court advantage in the first game of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, winning 113-105 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson, who scored a game-high 30 points. RJ Barrett added 26 points, and Mitchell Robinson had 14 points and 22 rebounds. The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton, who scored 27 points. Andrew Nembhard added 20 points, and Myles Turner had 15 points and 13 rebounds. The Knicks took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Pacers 32-20. The Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Knicks held on for the victory. The Knicks will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host the Pacers in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Brunson Leads Knicks to Victory

Jalen Brunson was the catalyst for the Knicks' victory in Game 1. The point guard was aggressive from the start, scoring 16 points in the first half. He continued to attack the basket in the second half, finishing with 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting. Brunson also had 6 assists and 5 rebounds. He was a key factor in the Knicks' success in the third quarter, when they took control of the game.

Barrett and Robinson Provide Support

RJ Barrett and Mitchell Robinson were also key contributors to the Knicks' victory. Barrett scored 26 points on 10-of-19 shooting, and he added 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Robinson was a force on the boards, finishing with 22 rebounds. He also had 14 points and 2 blocks.

Haliburton Leads Pacers in Defeat

Tyrese Haliburton was the Pacers' leading scorer in Game 1, finishing with 27 points. He was 10-of-20 from the field and 3-of-8 from three-point range. Haliburton also had 6 assists and 5 rebounds. He was a key factor in the Pacers' rally in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Knicks' lead.

Nembhard and Turner Contribute

Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner were also solid contributors for the Pacers in Game 1. Nembhard scored 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting, and he added 4 assists and 3 rebounds. Turner had 15 points and 13 rebounds. He was a force on the defensive end, blocking 3 shots.

Pacers Look to Tie Series in Game 2

The Pacers will look to tie the series when they host the Knicks in Game 2 on Tuesday night. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and it will tip off at 8:00 PM ET. The Pacers will need to play better defense in Game 2. They allowed the Knicks to shoot 47.8% from the field in Game 1, and they will need to improve that number in order to win. The Pacers will also need to get more production from their bench. The Knicks' bench outscored the Pacers' bench 33-18 in Game 1, and the Pacers will need to close that gap in order to win.