Dec 23, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (20) shoots the ball in the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Knicks to start the 2020-21 season.
With the expected starting lineup available, the Indiana Pacers SCORE. Domantas Sabonis and Malcolm Brogdon got off to fast starts and opened things up from the tip. Both players scored in double figures in the first quarter.
The Knicks caught fire to end the first half and carried a five-point lead into the break, thanks to a 20-point half from RJ Barrett.