The Knicks were a disaster in the opening quarter, a lethargic, misfiring mess before rolling over in a Mother’s Day Massacre administered by the Pacers, xx-xx, who evened the NBA playoff series at 2-2.
The Knicks absorbed a knockdown blow quickly and never got up.
Tom Thibodeau’s squad was a disaster in the opening quarter, a lethargic, misfiring mess before rolling over in a Mother’s Day Massacre administered by the Pacers, 121-89, who evened the East semis series at 2-2.
Jalen Brunson was again mired in inefficiency with just 18 points on 6-for-17 shooting, struggling to get in any rhythm against Aaron Nesmith and the Pacers’ hounding/disciplined defense.
The point guard and his crew were outworked and exhausted, uncharacteristically losing the energy and rebounding battles.
Their shorthanded roster and heavy starters minutes finally seemed to catch up with the Knicks, who have a day to recover before Tuesday’s swing game.
