Starting Lineup +! Knicks’ Starters Dominate with High Scoring, Pacers’ Starters Combined for Only a Few Points

On October 26, the New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-98 at home in an NBA regular-season game, securing their first win of the season and avenging their elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season. In this game, four out of five starters from the Knicks scored over 20 points, combining for a total of 102 points! In contrast, the Pacers’ starters combined for only 31 points, highlighting a significant disparity between the two teams.

In this match, Brunson went 10-for-19 to score 26 points, grab 5 rebounds, and dish out 5 assists. Towns, who had a mediocre debut, went 5-for-11 to score 21 points and grab 15 rebounds. Bridges, who also had a subpar performance in the first game, was highly efficient, going 8-for-12 to score 21 points and 5 assists. Hart also contributed with 20 points and 10 rebounds, going 8-for-15. Anunoby, slightly less impressive, still managed to score 14 points and grab 4 rebounds. The five starters combined for 102 points, showcasing a formidable offensive output. After a poor showing in their first game that raised concerns, the Knicks proved their strength in this match.

In contrast, the Pacers’ five starters had only Siakam and Turner scoring in double digits, with Haliburton scoring 0 points, Nembhard scoring 2 points, and Nesmith scoring 4 points! Particularly disappointing was Haliburton’s performance. Ultimately, the Pacers suffered a 25-point defeat, starting the season with a significant setback.