Alec Burks shines for the Knicks with 13 points in the first half against the Pacers, but the Pacers dominate, leading by 30 points at halftime. The Pacers display strong offense and defense, outworking the Knicks, who struggle with shooting and injuries.
The Pacers are up 28 POINTS at half 😳 Can the Knicks pull a miracle? 🤔 Live Odds: 🟡 IND -23.5 🗽 NYK +2500 ↕️ 216.5 Total Points https://t.co/7cKbXrl9vf
Knicks can't stand a chance against this team of they're getting out-rebounded.
This is me the entire first half of the #Knicks game https://t.co/LpdwEicctG
The Pacers are up 30 POINTS at half 😳 Can the Knicks pull a miracle? 🤔 Live Odds: 🟡 IND -23.5 🗽 NYK +2500 ↕️ 216.5 Total Points https://t.co/My7lmmIQ9r
FEELING IT 😤 https://t.co/SErVns3FSV https://t.co/jEQiSEOqae
Was feeling good about Game 3 - felt like it was a positive sign the Knicks were right there despite lots of things going against them. But now agree. Needed to grab that game while they could. Dogfight now the rest of the way. https://t.co/KerhxX8eoH
Despite these numbers below the Knicks appear especially vulnerable to losing the series just because of the amount of injuries they’re dealing with https://t.co/JgLXOhQKuO
The Pacers have a 28-point lead at halftime against the Knicks 🤯 https://t.co/lENjpVLfgv
The Pacers are -22.5 favorites at halftime @DKSportsbook The Knicks are +1800 to make a comeback and win Game 4 👀 https://t.co/W8PLGihfsA
It was a clinical half from the Pacers 🔥 Pacers 1H -2.5 ✅ https://t.co/sh45CtcZaU
If the Knicks start the 2nd half with their starters (given who their coach is, hard to imagine they won’t), they shouldn’t last long if they don’t make a quick run. Especially with how undermanned they are, have to consider saving it for Game 5, with two days off for Game 6.
I’m not about voluntarily giving up but if the Knicks don’t get within 20 by the first TV timeout of the 2nd H, Thibs needs to punt on this game early. Preserving bodies for game 5 should now be more of the focus than coming back from 30 in game 4.
Red wedding first half in Indy https://t.co/YGrPwvStep https://t.co/18QYUwXiAM
Knicks gonna have to find some magic on the way back to NY. Just look gassed and only have one day off. Gotta hope MSG gives them a jump.
The @Pacers r putting the hurt on the @nyknicks at half as they lead 69-41 . For Knick lovers all I can say is -OUCH !
The Pacers had five players score double digits in this first half. The Knicks had two - and it was just one until mere seconds before the half ended.
HALIBURTON SINKS THE 3. WHAT A HALF FOR THE PACERS. NYK-IND | Game 4 on ABC https://t.co/NTUS0pdh4O
Pacers are really putting the D in InDiana today
The Knicks are not going to win today and can boost their chances of winning the series by using Deuce, Sims, Toppin, Brown, Diakite for the 2nd half Thibs won't do that. But he should Fatigue is one of our biggest issues right now. Why make it worse?
First half analysis: Pacers: v. good Knicks: v. bad
NOT THE FIRST HALF WE NEEDED FOR OUR KNICKS OVEREXPOSURE
It might seem unimportant, but the Knicks were able to get 2 after that last Haliburton 3 and end the half on a 2-0 run.
The Pacers shot almost 60% from the field. They held the Knicks to just 36%. That equals a 28-point halftime lead. Unbelievable play from Indiana right now
To be clear, I absolutely anticipate the Knicks beginning the third quarter with their starers on the court, but you gotta wonder how long is worth running the rotation guys out there when they are lacking this much energy, down this much and with Game 5 in two days.
30-piece'ing the Knicks in the playoffs. Doesn't get any better than this.
At some point, Thibs has to start pulling guys to save their legs for Game 5. When you have no depth, you cannot afford to run these guys into the ground in an unwinnable game. Per ESPN, the Pacers win probability is already up to 99.4% in the first minute of the 2nd Q.
Knicks are missing shots for sure, but the Pacers also have a 145 offensive rating and while the Pacers are shooting above reasonable expectation (like a team full of PJ Washingtons!), the Knicks aren't running anyone off the line either.
The Knicks' only chance (and it is infinitesimal to begin with) is hunting threes and they are, uh, not doing that.
I did tell my son in law, Pacers big today. Knicks were due for a clunker. They missed their chance for a road steal. (Still like Knicks in series.)
If you told me this was a 5 point game with 3 minutes left I wouldn’t be totally surprised (even though Pacers are absolutely rolling)…but…at one point does Thibs go playoff load management with a couple of his guys? Lots of walking around right now.
T.J McConnell drills the wide open 3 and brings the score to 47-19 midway through the 2nd quarter! The Pacers crowd is LOVING IT 🔥 https://t.co/Kqz9J2Cg3I
No way Villanova Knicks should play over 30 minutes today if this isn’t below 15 in the 3rd quarter. Rest up.
During the two big Knicks losing streaks this regular season, opponents 3PT% went through the roof by nearly 5% vs. season average. It was not variance, it was the on-ball perimeter defense falling apart. Everyone was getting beat off-the-dribble, and they have to send help from…
Knicks +800 right now is worth taking. I know it looks bad right now but things can change in a hurry
Pacers whenever Brunson touches the ball https://t.co/r1EZSWNLZ4
The Pacers are absolutely DOMINATING Game 4 😳 https://t.co/bts6ISZV58
If you're the Knicks, do you try and burn the jets to get back into this or save it?
Knicks may have needed to win the game where they shot 52% on threes and got 14 points from Alec Burks
Pacers are ROLLING @PatBevPod https://t.co/ZI3dBUjDOL
This is one of the most impressive playoff games I've ever see the Pacers play thus far
Knicks fans after celebrating a 2-0 lead against the Pacers: https://t.co/5NnaUQP0T2
THE PACERS ARE ON FIRE. 🎯 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/JgeC85QoMN
This is genuinely what happens when a team as injured as the Knicks faces a team willing to play as hard as them. That was the only real edge for the Knicks since OG went down.
There’s someone during the Knicks-Pacers broadcast absolutely SCREAMING into the microphone.
Pacers bench: 24 Knicks team: 21
Knicks fans rn https://t.co/YIiSB3iG8U
The Knicks have not lost a game by more than 11 points since March 5. They're down by 26 in the second quarter right now.
The Knicks saw either a good Hali game OR a good McConnell game in the first three. First half has been both.
Pacers will let you back into games, but the Knicks really needed game 3. They almost could have punted this game if they had game 3 and put all of their energy into game 5 to close out.
The Pacers are on fire!!!!
If the Knicks miss all their shots they probably won’t win #HoopsIQ
Knicks are 8-for-28, 2-for-12 from 3 -- which only accentuates getting outworked.
Pacers outhustling, out-rebounding, out-breaking, out-shooting the Knicks.
3 offensive rebounds on one possession again for Pacers leads to Hart foul on Isaiah Jackson.
Pacers were up by as much as 23 in the first quarter 😮 https://t.co/d2MCHIJ8k8
The Pacers are up 20 on the Knicks after the first quarter 🤯 https://t.co/iRv5YmOhUF
THE PACERS ARE GOING OFF. 🔥🔥 https://t.co/Zci3wFeqNP
Alec Burks making most of Game 3 opportunity for Knicks vs. Pacers https://t.co/jndi9aqnLl https://t.co/aVMrenwihV
Alec Burks' 13 points are his most in a half since scoring 17 in the second half of his Knicks debut on Feb. 10 vs the Pacers