Topsy Turvy Tussle in MSG, Turvy Rallies for 130-121 Win
New York Leads Indiana 2-0 After 67-48 Second Half Rout
Short version…the New York Knicks DIDN’T regress on three-pointers (following up 11/23 for 48% in G1 with 14/30 for 47% in G2). That allowed New York to pile up even more points in a second-straight with over the Indiana Pacers.
Long version? That’s going to take awhile…
New York (-4.5) 130, Indiana 121
2-point Pct: Indiana 56%, New York 63%
3-pointers: Indiana 15/34 (44%), New York 14/30 (47%)
Free Throws: Indiana 10/17, New York 18/22
Rebounds: Indiana 34, New York 44
Turnovers: Indiana 9, New York 9
Estimated Pace: 94 possessions
So much was happening it felt like several games in one. I’ll only touch on a few points. Most of you watched. Others have read detailed accounts already. An eventful night, with a fascinating follow-up led by Indiana coach Rick Carlisle complaining about officiating after his team played some of the worst defense in the history of playoff basketball.