Pacers vs. Knicks
As the competition for the playoffs continues, Bruns, the core of the New York Knicks, has become the player with the highest points per game on the playoff stage. According to statistics, he played an average of 40.8 minutes per game, with 32.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.0 steals in this playoff journey, playing a superstar competitive level. Obviously, the second-round pick that was looked down upon by the outside world back then finally proved his worth with his strength, and he became a role model for all role players to learn from.
Of course, in the second-round game against the Pacers, they still couldn't get a big bargain. Although they also tied the series to 2-0 at one point, they were bullied by their opponents one after another after coming to the Pacers' home court. In this battle of Tianwang Mountain, the Knicks returned to the home court, and the star Brunson once again ushered in an outbreak, helping the team complete a 30-point victory with a total score of 121-91, and seized Tianwang Mountain and got the corresponding match point.
The specific results
At the beginning of the first quarter of the game, the starting core of the Knicks side was like a chicken blood, and they all maintained an extremely hot state. Brunson shot 5-of-8 from the field and delivered 10 points and 2 assists, Hart also had 10 points and 5 rebounds, and McBride, who shot 4-of-5 from the field and delivered 9 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists, successfully helped the team to a 38-32 score. Entering the second quarter of the matchup, Brunson even showed his might, shooting 7 of 9 and 3 of 3 free throws, contributing a key 18 points in a single quarter, as well as 2 rebounds and 2 assists, leading the team to a score of 31-22, expanding the difference to 15 points.
Entering the second half of the competition, the Knicks, who maintained their hot form, did not give the Pacers a chance to counterattack. In the third quarter of the game, although Turner on the Pacers' side made 3 of 3 three-pointers and delivered 9 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block, the Knicks, who had more points in bloom, expanded the difference to 21 points with a score of 27-21. In the final quarter of the decisive game, the Knicks did not relax and continued to take a 9-point lead with a score of 25-16. In the end, the Knicks won the game with an overall score of 121-91.
epilogue
The Pacers couldn't bear to look at it this time, not only their role players, but also the starting core. During this period, Haliburton, as the leader of the team, only had 13 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists, and did not play the role of a team leader at all. Siakam only shot 7-of-15 from the field and delivered 22 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists, while Turner contributed 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and the pressure on the team's scoring end was very high. On the other hand, on the side of the Knicks who won at home, their morale is obviously very high.
During this period, Brunson shot 18 of 35 in the 43 minutes of the battle, delivered a game-high 44 points, as well as 4 rebounds and 7 assists, while Hart also contributed 18 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists, and McBride who scored 17 points and 4 assists. At the same time, although Hartenstein only made 3 shots, he delivered 7 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists, which greatly relieved the pressure on the team's defense. In addition, Burks, who came off the bench, also had 18 points and 5 rebounds, playing the style of a substitute wonder.