[The battle rages on] In a highly anticipated NBA playoff matchup early this morning, Indiana
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Won 116-103 at home against New York
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The two teams will play the next game in a best-of-seven showdown, with the winner advancing to the next round.
The game was white-hot from the start, with the Pacers scoring a 5-0 surge, but the Knicks quickly stabilized, and with consecutive three-pointers by McBride, the outside shooter, were able to overtake the score and build up a five-point lead. However, the Pacers did not get discouraged, and they gradually narrowed the gap in the ensuing game, trailing by only one point, 29-30, at the end of the first quarter, thanks to teamwork and accurate shooting.
Into the second quarter, the Pacers' offensive firepower was further unleashed as they stepped up their impact on the basket and their outside shooting, at one point pushing the lead back to 13 points. Knicks in the latter part of the effort to stop the bleeding, but still by the Pacers to 61-51 lead to end the first half.
After the change of sides, the Pacers started the third quarter with a bad hand, and the difference was narrowed to 5 points by the Knicks. But as the game went on, the Pacers gradually found the rhythm of the offense, with a wave of 18-0 scoring frenzy, to extend the advantage to 18 points. Brunson had an eye-catching performance in this quarter, scoring 14 points and trying to lead the Knicks to a comeback. But the Pacers took an 88-75 lead into the final quarter with their steady play and efficient offense.
In the decisive section, the Pacers didn't give the Knicks any chance to fight back, starting with a 23-0 scoring spurt to extend their advantage to more than 30 points. Despite the Knicks' efforts to catch up in the latter part of the game, with Brunson hitting consecutive three-pointers, it was too late. In the end, the Pacers held on to take the game 116-103.
In this game, the Pacers' Siakam, Halliburton and other core players performed well, combining to contribute 70 points, becoming the key to the team's victory. As for the Knicks, Brunson scored 31 points and failed to save the team from defeat.
This victory is undoubtedly a great encouragement for the Pacers, who showed the spirit of tenacity and excellent technical and tactical level. The Knicks, on the other hand, need to adjust their mentality and tactics in the upcoming battle to advance on the road against the odds.
The battle between the two teams will undoubtedly be a more intense and brutal battle. Let's look forward to the basketball feast to see who will come out on top in this battle to the death and advance to the next round.
