Knicks vs Pacers Final Score: New York Wins 101-92 as Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby Carry the Knicks in Indy
The New York Knicks outlasted the Indiana Pacers 101-92 Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Jalen Brunson pouring in 29 points and OG Anunoby adding 25 in a balanced performance that lifted New York to a crucial road win. Mitchell Robinson delivered a monster double-double off the bench that proved to be the difference.
Knicks vs Pacers Final: NYK 101, IND 92
New York jumped out to a 56-45 halftime lead, but the Pacers clawed back with a strong 29-20 third quarter to briefly threaten before the Knicks slammed the door in the fourth. The Knicks held Indiana to just 18 points in the final frame — capping off a disciplined defensive close.
The Knicks shot 42% from the field overall, but their biggest weapon was the free throw line — knocking down 19-of-25 and out-producing the Pacers where it mattered most. The Pacers shot just 39.3% from the field and could never fully recover from their shaky first half.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby Carry New York
Jalen Brunson was the engine with 29 points on 11-of-25 shooting, dishing out 9 assists against just 2 turnovers. He attacked the paint relentlessly, getting to the line 8 times in the second half as the Pacers had no answer for his pull-up game.
OG Anunoby was nearly as dominant with 25 points on a crisp 8-of-16 from the floor, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists. He shot 50% from three on 4 attempts and drew 9 free throw attempts, giving the Knicks a two-headed attack that stretched Indiana's defense thin all night.
Mitchell Robinson's Monster Double-Double
The unsung hero of this Knicks vs Pacers game was Mitchell Robinson off the bench. The center finished with 12 points and a staggering 22 rebounds — 9 offensive boards alone — generating 6 second-chance points and completely controlling the glass.
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | 29 | 5 | 9 | 44.0% |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | 25 | 8 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | 12 | 22 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Jarace Walker | IND | 18 | 9 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Ivica Zubac | IND | 11 | 8 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | 12 | 2 | 2 | 38.5% |
Pacers Fall Despite Jarace Walker's Effort
Indiana's best performer was Jarace Walker with 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 33.3% from three and hitting all his free throws. Ivica Zubac added 11 and 8 in the frontcourt. But the Pacers were never able to contain Brunson off the dribble and dug themselves too deep a hole in the first half.
Indiana's bench contributed 35 points, but the starting unit shot poorly throughout, and the team's 26.3% three-point shooting left them without enough firepower to complete the comeback after their strong third quarter.
Knicks Next Game: Where to Watch
The New York Knicks return home to Madison Square Garden for their next game Monday, March 16, when they host the Golden State Warriors. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Knicks vs Pacers series continues Tuesday, March 17, at MSG, also at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT — a quick rematch that could have major Eastern Conference playoff seeding implications.
