March 18th - The Knicks easily defeated the Pacers 136-110. Hart scored 33 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Anunoby contributed 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Pacers, Walker had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Toppin added 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, Hart and Anunoby scored consecutively to help the Knicks take the lead, but the Pacers responded steadily. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 38-34. In the second quarter, the Pacers briefly took the lead, but McConnell orchestrated the offense to lead the comeback. However, the Knicks regained control thanks to consecutive three-pointers from Hart and Alvarado. At halftime, the Knicks led 72-64.

After switching sides, the Knicks gradually widened their lead to double digits. Despite several attempts by the Pacers to catch up, the Knicks maintained their advantage. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks still led 105-91 . In the final quarter, the Knicks, led by Bridges and Anunoby, quickly extended their lead to over 20 points. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Pacers 136-110 .

Pacers player data

Walker had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists; Toppin had 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Nesmith had 14 points and 1 rebound; Brown had 13 points and 5 rebounds; Zubac had 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist; McConnell had 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists; Slawson had 8 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists; Shepard had 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Knicks player statistics

Hart 33 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists; Anunoby 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists; Towns 22 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists; Alvarado 16 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists; Clarkson 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Bridges 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Robinson 8 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Kolek 3 points, 5 assists

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