Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks Trade Runs at Madison Square Garden as Rebounds Tilt the Game

The Indiana Pacers left Madison Square Garden with a 54-15 record after a 136-110 loss to the New York Knicks, who moved to 45-25. The Pacers put up 110 in a game where the Knicks reached 136 at 7:30 PM EDT in New York.

First quarter

The Pacers opened with 34 as the Knicks answered with 38 to take an early edge. The Pacers hit 52 percent from the field in the game, while the Knicks finished at 54 percent on 100 attempts. The Pacers made 17 shots from deep on 45 percent, and the Knicks made 18 from deep on 44 percent.

Second quarter

The Pacers added 30 in the second quarter and the Knicks posted 34 to extend the gap into halftime. The Pacers produced 31 assists, and T.J. McConnell’s previous-game line of 10 assists reflected the kind of table-setting Indiana leaned on in this matchup. The Knicks piled up 38 assists while forcing 18 Pacers turnovers, and New York turned those takeaways into 23 points off turnovers.

Third quarter

The Pacers scored 27 in the third quarter as the Knicks countered with 33 to keep control. The Pacers generated 46 bench points, and Obi Toppin’s 15 points in the previous game underscored the secondary scoring Indiana continued to chase in this road spot. The Knicks owned the glass with 52 rebounds, including 19 offensive boards that led to 20 second-chance points.

Fourth quarter

The Pacers closed with 19 in the fourth quarter while the Knicks produced 31 to finish the night. The Pacers recorded 16 fast-break points on 70 percent conversion, but the Knicks topped that pace with 20 fast-break points on 75 percent. This Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks match summary also included 7 Pacers blocks and 13 Knicks steals as the possession battle stayed tilted toward New York.

Postgame notes and next on the schedule

The post-game thoughts Indiana Pacers centered on ball security, with what went wrong for Indiana Pacers showing up in the turnover margin and the Knicks’ second-chance work. The Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks result analysis starts with New York’s 27-point biggest lead and the Knicks holding the lead for 38:52. The Pacers will host the Portland Trail Blazers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on 3/18/2026 at 7:30 PM EDT, with broadcasts scheduled on KUNP and FDSIN, so run it back and share this article with Pacers fans tracking the next one.