Pacers Stun Knicks in 39-Lead-Change Thriller
The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 137-134 in overtime on February 11, featuring 39 lead changes throughout the game. Jalen Brunson scored 40 points for New York while Josh Hart recorded a triple-double, but eight Pacers players reached double figures to secure the road victory.
- The 39 lead changes were the most in any NBA game this season. - This was a significant upset, as the Knicks entered the game with the second-most home wins in the league (21), while the Pacers had one of the fewest road wins in the Eastern Conference (3). - The Pacers' bench played a crucial role, outscoring the Knicks' reserves 43-18. - The victory for Indiana snapped a four-game losing streak. For New York, it was only their second loss in their last 11 games. - This game was a rematch of the previous season's Eastern Conference Finals, a series the Pacers won. The two franchises have a long-standing rivalry, having met in the playoffs six times between 1993 and 2000. - Quenton Jackson, a lesser-known player for the Pacers, scored 19 points, including two crucial free throws with 3.9 seconds left in overtime to seal the victory. - Despite the loss, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson continued his high-level play with 40 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. - Josh Hart's triple-double for the Knicks consisted of 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, marking his second of the season.
