Pacers' Effort Falls Short Against Knicks in High-Scoring Affair at Madison Square Garden

The Indiana Pacers faced off against the New York Knicks in a game that ended with a score of 98-123. The Pacers now stand at 1-2 for the season, while the Knicks improved their record to 2-1. Despite a spirited comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, where the Pacers outscored the Knicks by 34 points to their 28, it wasn't enough to overcome earlier deficits.

Pacers' Performance Highlights

The Pacers showed resilience, especially in the final quarter, attempting to bridge the gap created by earlier quarters' performances. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49 percent and were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting an impressive 72 percent of those attempts. However, struggles from beyond the arc were evident as they managed only a ten percent success rate on three-pointers.

Myles Turner stood out for Indiana with his contribution of 13 points and seven rebounds alongside three blocks, showcasing his defensive capabilities. Bennedict Mathurin was another bright spot for Indiana; leading his team's scoring efforts with 20 points on an efficient shooting night that saw him make 62 percent of his field goals.

Knicks Capitalize on Opportunities

On the other side of the court, The New York Knicks capitalized on turnovers and dominated inside scoring with a total of 54 points in paint compared to Indiana's effort which amounted to seventy points within this area but fell short defensively allowing more than they could produce offensively. Their bench contributed significantly less than Indiana's but still managed to maintain control throughout most parts of this encounter due largely thanks partly due their ability convert from three-point land hitting forty-four percent from downtown.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge for The Indiana Pacers will be against Philadelphia Seventy Sixers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This matchup is scheduled for October twenty-seventh at three thirty PM EDT and fans can catch all action live NBCS-PH or FDSIN networks depending upon their preference viewing platform choice.

As we look forward towards what promises be another exciting game basketball enthusiasts are encouraged share thoughts predictions regarding upcoming contests across social media platforms discussion forums alike!