The Indiana Pacers thoroughly trounced the New York Knicks in Game 4, evening the series at 2-2. It was a one-sided affair on Mother’s Day as the Pacers asserted their dominance from beginning to end, securing a commanding 121-89 win and leaving the Knicks embarrassed. The Pacers came out firing, and the Knicks had no answer. Indiana’s offense exploded, leaving the Knicks reeling. The Knicks’ injuries caught up with them. They looked tired, and the Pacers capitalized. Key players couldn’t rest due to the circumstances.In the opening quarter, the Pacers showcased their shooting prowess, hitting an impressive 61% from the field, while the Knicks faltered at a mere 26%. This led to a commanding 34-14 lead for Indiana after the first quarter.
Tyrese Haliburton spearheaded the offensive onslaught, sinking crucial three-pointers to widen the Pacers’ advantage Adding to the Knicks’ woes, Indiana’s bench outscored them 17-0 in the initial period.
Despite efforts by Jalen Brunson to spark a comeback with isolation plays, the Knicks failed to make any headway in closing the score gap.At halftime, Indiana commanded a commanding 28-point lead, boasting a 60% shooting accuracy overall. The Pacers sustained their dominance throughout, leaving the Knicks struggling to initiate a comeback. Now, the Knicks must regroup and devise a strategy to counter the relentless momentum of the Pacers. With injuries plaguing their roster and key players in need of rest, can the Knicks recover in time for the next crucial game? All eyes are on whether the Pacers will uphold their dominance or if the Knicks can muster a resilient bounce-back performance.