On May 18, Beijing time, in the NBA playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals G6, the Pacers returned to their home court to face the Knicks.
At the beginning of the game, the two teams launched a fierce battle, and the score was once tight, and the score was tied 7-7. The Pacers had a slight advantage in rebounding, but the Knicks were not to be outdone, quickly adjusted their tactics, and successfully overtook the score with full firepower from the outside. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Pacers 30-29 and led by one point.
The Knicks' young star McBride played well in the game, scoring 11 points in a single quarter, including 3-of-3 three-pointers, showing strong scoring ability. The Pacers, on the other hand, relied on their interior scoring advantage and scored 22 points in the first quarter to start a fierce confrontation with the Knicks.
Heading into the second quarter, McBride continued to run a stellar streak, while the Pacers also scored frequently with their interior advantage. The scores of the two sides rose alternately, and the scene was extremely intense. The Pacers gradually found their touch on the outside and managed to overtake the score. DiVincentzo responded with a brilliant 2+1, but Brunson's foul failed to capitalize on the opportunity and missed two free throws. The Pacers took the opportunity to launch a 17-2 attack wave to widen the gap.
At halftime, the Pacers led the Knicks 61-51, showing strong strength and tacit teamwork. The suspense and excitement of this game make people look forward to the second half of the battle.
It's like being in a no-man's land! Turner's inside line Dapeng spreads its wings and stages a gliding split
You dare to grab my rebound ◎ Turner straight to the inside! Hanging Hatten direct one-arm split buckle 2+0
In the second half, the Knicks suddenly turned off the fire, and the Pacers seized the opportunity to send a 17-2 offensive run to open a 10-point lead to end the first half. After returning from the break, Brunson's condition has improved, but the defensive end has been unable to limit the opponent, the Pacers' side is full of control of the situation, and the Pacers sent an 11-4 offensive attack at the beginning of the final quarter to widen the gap to 20 points to establish the victory. In the end, the Pacers beat the Knicks at home to drag the game into a tiebreaker.
Starting lineup
Knicks starters: Brunson, Hart, McBride, DiVincenzo, Hartenstein
Pacers starters: Haliburton, Nesmith, Turner, Nembhard, Siakam