Jan 2, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (6) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the fourth quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
The Indiana Pacers suffered their first loss of 2021.
After going 4-1 to start the season, the Indiana Pacers were handed their first loss of 2021 at the hands of the Knicks. The Knicks, who have already defeated the Bucks this season, have now taken down two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The teams have now split their first two matchups of the season.