The playoff series between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks has been competitive. The New York Knicks lead the series after breaking from a 2-2 tie against the Indiana Pacers with Jalen Brunson leading his team to victory.
When the New York Knicks thought that they could slow the Indiana Pacers’ pace in the first quarter of the sixth game, the Pacers dominated the battle and survived the storm bestowed on them by the New York Knicks.
So, what are some key takeaways from the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks game? And what should we expect in Game 7 – a New York Knicks win?
Indiana Pacers Vs. New York Knicks Game 6 Recap May 17, 2024
The Indiana Pacers didn’t come to play nor did the New York Knicks as the first quarter was quite competitive. The Pacers started the game with the lead then Jalen Brunson’s turnover put the Knicks closer to the lead, as Miles Mcbride shot a three-point from the deep to help the Knicks get closer to the lead with the first quarter ending in the favor of the New York Knicks.
In the second quarter of the game, the Indiana Pacers equalized the game by scoring 33 points and then passed the New York Knicks after Obi Toppins slammed another dunk to put the Pacers two points ahead in the game. However, the Knicks took the lead again but Tyrese Haliburton put the Pacers in the lead with a deep three-pointer.
Dominant On Both Sides Of The Ball
The Indiana Pacers played an excellent offensive and defensive game in the second quarter of the first half by letting the New York Knick score only 5 points while they scored 17 points within 6:03 minutes (6:05-0:02). At 0:02, Donte DiVincenzo got a 3 pointer from behind the arc to put the Knicks 10 points behind the Pacers. The first half ended 51-61, with Indiana Pacers taking the lead. Pascal Siakam and Donte DiVincenzo were top performers with the same points and assists: 15 points and two assists.
The second half of the game started with the Indiana Pacers on top of the food chain, eating and leaving crumbs. The New York Knicks on the other hand were low in performance and didn’t clinch a pivotal moment for the game as the Pacers converted most of their defense to offense. Also, the Indiana Pacers had 15 more assists than the New York Knicks in the second half of the game. Finally, the game ended with the Pacers having 116 points and the Knicks having 105 points to tie the series and force a Game 7.
Pascal Siakam’s Performance vs. The New York Knicks
Pascal Siakam had an outstanding game as he helped the Indiana Pacers force a Game 7. Against the New York Knicks in the 2023-24 playoff semifinals, Pascal Siakam scored 25 points, got 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Also, he averaged 20 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in his six conference semifinal games against the Knicks.
The Cameronian Power Forward joined the Indiana Pacers in 2024, therefore this is his first playoff game with the Pacers. Despite this playoff being his first, he has proven to be the team leader as his outstanding performance ties the Pacers to the series lead in Games four and six.
Also, Pascal Siakam leads the team in average points, rebounds, and assists per game in his first season with the Pacers. The one-time NBA champion averaged 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 41 games with the Indiana Pacers, thus we could say that Pascal Siakam is the Pacers’ trump card and a player to watch for Game 7.
Key Takeaways From the Indiana Pacers Vs. New York Knicks Game With What To Expect In Game 7.
Though the New York Knicks lost in their Game 6 battle, Jalen Brunson’s performance came out on top with 31 points in the bucket, 1 rebound, and 5 assists. The Pacers could guard Jalen Brunson to prevent him from unleashing his full offensive potential.
The Indiana Pacers defended well and got 33 defensive rebounds which they converted to vital points by dishing 35 assists in the offense. Thus, Myles Turner and Josh Hart tied with a total of 8 rebounds in the game and Tyrese Haliburton got the most assists in the game which is nine.
The New York Knicks could win Game 7 despite losing their best defensive player to injury. Thus, if the Knicks double down on their defense, they’d progress to the finals. However, Game 7 will be toughest for both sides because the Pacers are getting good at choosing their poison in this playoff series.
Also, the Indiana Pacers spread the ball like butter during their Game 6 playoffs to allow a flow of defensive and offensive play. Also, this style of play is why the Pacers dominated the second half of the game with pace. Finally, Game 7 will be more competitive and tough for both teams as both head coaches would restructure to qualify for the conference finals.
About the Author
Wisdom is an email and brand copywriter with two years of content writing experience. He started Cloud Kitchen Concept to help startups and business owners elevate their brands from good to great. You can connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram to enjoy cooked meals for your business’s growth.
Check out all the great content Total Apex Sports has to offer. Check us out on X @TotalApexSports and our other sites: Total Apex Sports Bets and Total Apex Fantasy Sports.
