On Tuesday, the New York Knicks (1-1) were gutted by Boston on the road in their season opener. Tonight, they hosted the Indiana Pacers (1-1) for their home opener at Madison Square Garden. The two Eastern Conference rivals last met in the semifinals, where the Pacers won a grueling seven-game series. A revenge victory would certainly boost confidence in our beloved team.
New York set the tone early with a balanced offense, as Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 12 first-half points and Mikal Bridges got his groove back. Backed by sharp shooting and tight defense—holding Indiana’s starting backcourt scoreless—they built a 61-45 halftime lead.