Jalen Brunson, the Knicks' top scorer, finished the game with 31 points, 5 assists, and 2 rebounds. However, this was not enough as a Tyrese Haliburton masterclass fueled the Pacers' steady offense to maintain the gap throughout the game.

A new report claims Karl-Anthony Towns' lack of defensive discipline created internal tension in the Knicks' locker room during their Eastern Conference Finals exit.