In a high-scoring affair, the Indiana Pacers (17-14) secured a 140-126 victory over the New York Knicks (17-15), who faced challenges after a recent trade that included key players RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton delivered an outstanding performance, tallying 22 points and tying a franchise record with 23 assists, joining the elite company of Magic Johnson and John Stockton as the only players in NBA history with consecutive 20-20 games in points and assists.
Myles Turner contributed 28 points and eight rebounds, while Aaron Nesmith added 25 points.
On the other hand, the Knicks, already missing starting center Mitchell Robinson due to injury, faced further challenges after trading key players in their third straight loss.
Donte DiVincenzo stepped up for the Knicks with a career-high 38 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Pacers’ offensive prowess.
