⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Knicks stayed within a few baskets of the pace we expected all game.
Where it moved
▲ NY better than we expected
+2Q124-21
+2Q220-19
-6Q319-24
+4Q420-17
▼ IND better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 6 points worse than our numbers for the Knicks.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Knicks won, and why the Pacers did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, seven free throws to their 24
Key battles
6Free throws made18
5Blocks2
8Points off turnovers4
5Offensive rebounds8
📊The numbers
| NY | IND | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Shooting from the field | 38% |
| 5 | Threes made | 7 |
| 38% | Three-point accuracy | 39% |
| 6 | Free throws made | 18 |
| 41 | Rebounds | 53 |
| 5 | Offensive rebounds | 8 |
| 20 | Assists | 17 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 8 | Points off turnovers | 4 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 5 | Steals | 4 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
