On May 18, Beijing time, in the sixth round of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, the Pacers defeated the Knicks 116-103 at home, and the total score of the two sides was 3-3, and they will enter a brutal tie-break.
It was a suspenseful and exciting match, with the two sides engaged in a fierce battle on the field. The Pacers showed a strong presence at home, with six players in double figures, with Siakam finishing well with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, becoming a key figure in the team's victory. Brunson, on the other hand, had 31 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, and although he had a good individual performance, he could not lead his team to victory.
After the start of the game, the two sides went back and forth, and the score rose alternately. At the end of the first quarter, the Pacers led 28-26. In the second quarter, the Knicks suddenly made a force and played a wave of 10-2 mini-climax to overtake the score. But the Pacers didn't panic, and they gradually stabilized their position under Siakam's leadership, and at halftime, they chased the score to 53-55.
The Pacers continued to push the momentum, and they went on a 33-23 attack wave in the third quarter to pull the score away in one fell swoop. In the final quarter, although the Knicks tried to fight back, the Pacers had no choice but to feel hot and always maintained a double-digit lead. In the end, the Pacers beat the Knicks 116-103 at home to tie the overall score at 3-3.
In this game, the Pacers were able to win, mainly thanks to the following aspects:
First of all, the team did a great job on the offensive end. They shot 48.8 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from three-point range. Players such as Siakam, Brogdon and LeVert all played well, and their scoring effectively shared the team's offensive pressure. In addition, the Pacers also had a clear advantage in rebounding, grabbing 47 rebounds in the game, 10 more than the Knicks. Among them, Sabonis grabbed 14 rebounds alone, providing the team with ample secondary offensive opportunities.
Second, the Pacers have also done a fantastic job on the defensive end. They made eight steals and five blocks to limit the Knicks' scoring. Especially in the third quarter, the Pacers allowed the Knicks to score only 23 points in a single quarter through active defense, laying a solid foundation for the final victory.
In contrast, the Knicks were a bit out of the ordinary in this game. Randle, the core of the team, made just 4 of 15 shots from the field, scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, with a plus/minus of -17. In addition, the Knicks didn't do well in three-point shooting, shooting just 9 of 31 three-pointers from the field and shooting just 29 percent from the field.
Although the Knicks lost the game, they still showed a stubborn fighting spirit and tenacity in the series. In the next tie-break, they will return to their home stadium and fight with their backs. For the Pacers, they need to keep up the game and continue to play well on both the offensive and defensive ends to have a chance of knocking out their opponents and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The tie-break battle is imminent, let's look forward to this exciting game together! Who will have the last laugh in this battle of life and death, let's wait and see!