New York Knicks Crush Pacers, Securing Playoff Spot

Knicks Dominate Pacers in Blowout Win

New York Knicks secure playoff berth with commanding victory over Indiana Pacers.

The New York Knicks clinched a playoff berth with a resounding 132-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Knicks, led by a stellar performance from Jalen Brunson, dominated the Pacers from start to finish.

Brunson finished with a game-high 25 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds. He was joined in double figures by RJ Barrett (22 points), Julius Randle (18 points), and Quentin Grimes (15 points).

The Knicks shot an impressive 52.8% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range. They also outrebounded the Pacers 51-34 and forced 15 turnovers.

The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton, who had 20 points and 8 assists. However, Haliburton was the only Pacers player to score more than 14 points.

The Knicks' victory was their fourth in a row and their 11th in their last 13 games. They are now 38-27 on the season and sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

The Pacers, meanwhile, fell to 26-39 with the loss. They are now in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and are in danger of missing the playoffs.