New York, NY—–The New York Knicks delivered a dominant performance Tuesday night, cruising past the Indiana Pacers 136-110 behind a near-perfect shooting display from Josh Hart.
Hart led the way with a season-best 33 points, missing just one shot all night as he went 12-for-13 from the field and a flawless 5-for-5 from beyond the arc. His efficiency powered New York to its fourth consecutive victory.
OG Anunoby added 26 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds to keep the Knicks in control for most of the game.
For Indiana, Jarace Walker paced the team with 16 points, but the loss extended the Pacers’ skid to 14 straight games.
The game began competitively, with Indiana holding a narrow early edge before Anunoby sparked New York with an eight-point burst. That surge helped the Knicks grab a 38-34 lead by the end of the first quarter. Indiana briefly regained momentum in the second when Jalen Slawson knocked down a three-pointer to put the Pacers ahead 44-43.
The Pacers stretched their lead to six midway through the quarter, but New York responded emphatically, closing the half on a 21-7 run to take a 72-64 advantage into the break.
Indiana attempted to stay within reach in the third, trimming the deficit to six points, but the Knicks quickly pulled away again with a 19-8 run. By the end of the quarter, New York had built a comfortable 105-91 lead.
From there, the Knicks never looked back. They maintained control throughout the fourth quarter, eventually stretching the margin to as many as 27 points late in the game.
Jose Alvarado chipped in with 16 points and 10 assists for New York, while Mikal Bridges and Jordan Clarkson each added 10 points.
Indiana saw additional contributions from Obi Toppin with 15 points, Aaron Nesmith with 14, and Kobe Brown with 13.
The Knicks played without Jalen Brunson, who sat out for the first time since mid-January due to ankle management and a neck strain. Indiana was also short-handed, as Pascal Siakam missed his fifth straight game with a knee injury.
Next up, the Pacers return home to face Portland, while the Knicks hit the road for a matchup against Brooklyn on Friday.
