The Indiana Pacers begin the second round of the NBA playoffs tonight against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in six games to advance for the first time since 2014. The Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in six games. Indiana won the season series 2-1, but the teams haven’t met since the All-Star break.
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Who ya got from 3-point range?: Reggie Miller picks between Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton
The Pacers aren’t outrunning the Knicks, but they aren’t being overpowered. Indiana is shooting just 46% from the field and is trailing the free throw margin (2-of-3, to 9-of-11 for NY), but the Pacers lead rebounding 24-21.
TJ McConnell has 10 points and 3 assists and Myles Turner has 9 points. Pascal Siakam has 6 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal.
Jalen Brunson leads New York with 18 points and Josh Hart has 11, with 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Isaiah Hartenstein hits a halfcourt shot to beat the halftime buzzer.
Indiana has 15 assists on 23 baskets, while New York has 7 on 18.
Myles Turner gets his first 2 baskets on consecutive possessions, then adds a 3 a minute later.
Pacers 33, Knicks 32
Isaiah Jackson is providing inside help, with 6 points and 5 rebounds in 8+ minutes. The Pacers bench has a 23-1 scoring lead on New York’s.
The Knicks went 2:31 into the quarter before scoring, on a Jalen Brunson drive. It’s 29-29.
Ben Sheppard’s 3 on the first possession of the quarter ties the score and gives him 6 points.
TJ McConnell is the only Pacer with more than 1 field goal, and he has 6 points. Four bench players have scored.
Jalen Brunson has 10 points, Josh Hart 9 (with 2 assists and 2 steals) for New York.
The Pacers go cold (3-of-9 3-pointers) and Josh Hart scores 7 quick points. Timeout, Indiana.
Knicks 12, Pacers 8
Jalen Brunson has drawn a couple of Pacers fouls already and is 4-of-4 on free throws, with 10 points already.
Tyrese Haliburton hits a wide-open 3 from the top, and the Pacers get their first lead at 5-4.
Brunson hits a jumper on New York’s first possession, and Isaiah Hartenstein converts a steal with a dunk.
Charles Barkley of NBA on TNT picks Pacers over Knicks
Previews from the “NBA on TNT” studio crew: Charles Barkley believes the Pacers’ depth and ability to speed up the pace will be enough to overtake the Knicks in the series. … Shaquille O’Neal believes that, for the Pacers to have a chance, they have to contain New York’s supporting players, even if Jalen Brunson scores big. … Kenny Smith thinks the Knicks will win, replacing his yellow pocket square with an orange one.
Pacers vs. Knicks starting lineups
Pacer: Myles Turner, Aaron Nesmith, Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam.
Knicks: Isaiah Hartenstein, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, OG Anunoby.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on Tyrese Haliburton
What channel is the Pacers game on?
TV: TNT
Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle on play-by-play
Streaming: SiriusXM channels 86 (Knicks feed), 212 and 891
Pacers vs. Knicks series schedule
Monday, May 6: at New York, 7:30 pm, TNT
Wednesday, May 8: at New York, 8 p.m., TNT
Friday, May 10: at Indiana, 7 p.m., ESPN
Sunday, May 12: at Indiana, 3:30 p.m., ABC
TBD, TBD: at New York*
TBD, TBD: at Indiana*
TBD, TBD: at New York*
*-if necessary
Pacers vs. Knicks Game 1 betting line
via BetMGM
Favorite: Knicks by 5.5 points
Over/under: 216.5 total points
Moneyline: Pacers +180, Knicks -225
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