Can the Knicks Extend Their Winning Streak at Madison Square Garden Against the Pacers?

As the New York Knicks prepare to host the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent success on their home court. The Knicks have shown a promising trend in their past games, with a notable victory over the Milwaukee Bucks where they scored 129 points and led for nearly 43 minutes of playtime. This win was characterized by an impressive offensive performance, boasting a field goal percentage of 54 and converting 81 percent from the free-throw line.

The team's ability to dominate in points in paint was evident as they racked up 72 against the Bucks. Moreover, their bench contributed significantly with 32 points, showcasing depth that could be crucial against Indiana. Defensively, while they allowed 122 points, they managed to maintain a positive point differential and showed resilience throughout.

In contrast to this high-scoring affair was their previous encounter with Milwaukee just two days earlier when they fell short by scoring only 111 points compared to the Bucks' commanding 130. Despite this loss, New York demonstrated efficiency from the charity stripe hitting an impressive 95 percent of free throws and managed a respectable second-chance point total of 18 thanks to aggressive offensive rebounding.

Looking further back at an away game versus Brooklyn Nets reveals another strong performance by New York as they secured a win with a scoreline of 121-102. Their defense shined through by limiting Brooklyn's field goal percentage to just under half while also contributing seven blocks themselves.

As we approach this upcoming game on February 11th at Madison Square Garden – one of basketball's most iconic venues – it is clear that maintaining these trends will be key for New York: efficient shooting both from open play and free throws, capitalizing on second-chance opportunities provided by offensive rebounds, and leveraging bench strength.

Fans can catch all the action live on MSG Network or BSIN depending on your location; tip-off is scheduled for half-past midnight UTC time (7:30 PM Eastern Time). With home-court advantage playing into New York’s hands once again, it will be interesting to see if they can capitalize on it against Indiana Pacers in what promises to be an exciting matchup.