Pacers Stun Knicks in OT Thriller
The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 137-134 in overtime in a game featuring 39 lead changes. Jalen Brunson scored 40 points with 8 assists for New York, while Josh Hart recorded a triple-double. Eight different Pacers players scored in double figures in the wild victory.
- This loss snapped a nine-game home winning streak for the Knicks, who were playing without key starters Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson due to injuries. - The Pacers' bench was a significant factor, outscoring the Knicks' reserves 43-18. - Indiana's balanced scoring attack was led by Myles Turner, who scored 23 points on perfect 9-for-9 shooting, and Tyrese Haliburton, who added 22 points and 12 assists. - The game was sent to overtime when Knicks guard Landry Shamet was fouled with 0.1 seconds left and made two free throws to tie the score at 124. - Indiana took control immediately in the extra period, starting with a 7-0 run and never relinquishing the lead. - Jalen Brunson's 40-point effort marked his 11th game of the 2023-24 season scoring 40 or more points. - The triple-double from Josh Hart was the second of his career and his second of the season. - With the victory, the Pacers improved to a 30-24 record on the season, while the Knicks fell to 33-20.
