New York Knicks end Pacers’ 13-game winning streak; point guard Haliburton suffers injury

New York dominates in 10th win in 11 games

Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton limps off with knee injury

The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-109 in an Eastern Conference matchup at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. The Knicks, led by All-Star forward Julius Randle, snapped the Pacers’ 13-game winning streak, the second-longest in the NBA this season.

Randle finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Brunson added 25 points and 8 assists for the Knicks. RJ Barrett also chipped in with 20 points.

The Knicks took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Pacers 35-23. They led by as many as 23 points in the third quarter before the Pacers rallied to cut the deficit to 9 points early in the fourth quarter.

However, the Knicks held on for the win, making their free throws down the stretch. They improved to 10-2 in their last 12 games and are now 30-26 on the season.

The Pacers were led by Buddy Hield, who scored 28 points. Myles Turner added 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points and 7 assists before leaving the game in the third quarter with a knee injury.

The Pacers are now 34-25 on the season and their 13-game winning streak came to an end. They will be hoping that Haliburton’s injury is not serious, as he is one of their key players.