Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, scoring 24 of his 29 points in the second half. This win gave the Knicks a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and it was a game that ignited the Madison Square Garden crowd.
Brunson missed the entire second quarter while the Pacers took the lead, but he returned at halftime and was a game-changer for the Knicks. Although Brunson didn’t reach the milestone of becoming the second player in NBA history to score 40 or more points in five straight playoff games, his efforts were crucial in helping the Knicks secure the win.
OG Anunoby also had a standout game, scoring a career playoff-high of 28 points before leaving with a left hamstring injury in the third quarter. Despite facing injuries to key players such as Anunoby, the Knicks managed to pull off
