Pacers vs Knicks
Thu, Dec 18
Final
Pacers
Pacers
(6 - 20)
113
-
114
Knicks
Knicks
(18 - 7)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 36 | 26 | 30 | 21 | 113 |
| Knicks | 25 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Pascal Siakam
IND | #43 | F
26
6
5
Jalen Brunson
NYK | #11 | G
25
7
7
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 78% chance of winning the game
The surging Knicks, fresh off an NBA Cup victory, are poised to dominate a depleted Pacers squad missing its franchise star and struggling on both ends of the floor.
Key Analysis
- • Indiana's offense is severely limited without Tyrese Haliburton (out for season) and the departure of Myles Turner.
- • New York boasts the league's 3rd-ranked offense (121.0 PPG) compared to Indiana's 29th-ranked attack.
- • The Knicks hold a significant rebounding advantage (45.9 RPG) against a Pacers frontcourt missing key rotation bigs like Obi Toppin.
- • Momentum heavily favors New York, winners of six straight games, while Indiana has lost 20 of its last 26 contests.
- • The Pacers are shooting just 43% from the field this season, a full five percentage points lower than the Knicks' efficiency.
- • Indiana must rely on a massive performance from Pascal Siakam to remain competitive against New York's depth.
