On March 17, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 136-110. The Pacers vs Knicks match player stats show how New York separated after Indiana led during the second quarter.
New York entered at 44-25 and held third place in the Eastern Conference. Indiana arrived at 15-53 and had already been eliminated from postseason contention. The Pacers also carried a 13-game losing streak into New York.
Both teams missed major players. Jalen Brunson sat with ankle management and a cervical strain. Pascal Siakam missed his fifth straight game because of a right knee sprain. Andrew Nembhard was also inactive for Indiana.
The decisive differences came through rebounding, turnovers, paint scoring, and New York’s second-half control. The Knicks finished with 49 player rebounds, 13 steals, and only nine turnovers.
Match Overview
The Knicks entered the night pursuing a fourth consecutive victory. Indiana was trying to stop its second 13-game losing streak of the season. New York finished the game at 45-25. Indiana dropped to 15-54.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | March 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Competition | 2025-26 NBA regular season |
| Final Score | Knicks 136, Pacers 110 |
| Pregame Records | Knicks 44-25, Pacers 15-53 |
| Postgame Records | Knicks 45-25, Pacers 15-54 |
Pre-Match Context
Indiana’s 2025-26 season followed its run to the previous NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton suffered a right Achilles tear during Game 7 of those Finals. He remained unavailable throughout this matchup.
The Pacers entered at 15-53 after losing 13 straight games. That run tied the franchise record entering the night. Indiana had already been eliminated from postseason contention.
New York entered at 44-25 and sat third in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks had beaten Utah, Indiana, and Golden State before this game. They were seeking their fourth consecutive victory.
Indiana’s availability remained the larger issue. Siakam was doubtful before being ruled inactive. Nembhard was also inactive with a right calf contusion. Brunson’s absence forced New York to start Jose Alvarado at guard.
The teams had already played three competitive games during the season. New York led the series 2-1 before this meeting.
Quarter by Quarter Score
The first three quarters remained productive offensively for both teams. New York scored at least 33 points in each. Indiana then managed only 19 points during the fourth quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Pacers | 34 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 110 |
| Knicks | 38 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 136 |
Quarter by Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Indiana moved ahead 12-11 during the opening period. OG Anunoby then scored eight consecutive points for New York. The Knicks finished the quarter ahead 38-34.
Anunoby scored 15 first-quarter points. New York shot 16-for-24 during the period. Indiana also shot efficiently, making 14 of 20 field goals.
Second Quarter
Jalen Slawson’s three-pointer moved Indiana ahead 44-43. The Pacers later extended their advantage to 57-51.
New York answered with a 21-7 closing stretch. That run changed a six-point Indiana lead into a 72-64 halftime advantage for New York.
Third Quarter
Indiana reduced New York’s advantage to six points early in the third. The Knicks then produced a 19-8 run.
That stretch pushed New York ahead 94-77. Indiana later reduced the gap to 99-89. The Knicks finished the period with a 105-91 advantage.
Fourth Quarter
New York maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the fourth period. Indiana scored only 19 points during the quarter.
Kevin McCullar Jr. made a basket with 1:58 remaining. That play increased New York’s advantage to 134-107. The final score was 136-110.
Team Stats Comparison
Indiana shot efficiently, including 44.7 percent from three-point range. New York still created more possessions through offensive rebounding and turnovers.
The Knicks collected 19 offensive rebounds and recorded 13 steals. Indiana committed 18 total turnovers. New York committed nine.
| Stat | Pacers | Knicks |
| Field Goals | 44-85, 51.8% | 54-100, 54.0% |
| Three-Pointers | 17-38, 44.7% | 18-41, 43.9% |
| Free Throws | 5-7, 71.4% | 10-13, 76.9% |
| Player Rebounds | 36 | 49 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 19 |
| Assists | 31 | 38 |
| Steals | 7 | 13 |
| Blocks | 7 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 18 | 9 |
| Points in Paint | 46 | 62 |
| Second-Chance Points | 13 | 20 |
| Fast-Break Points | 16 | 20 |
| Biggest Lead | 6 | 27 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The shooting percentages were relatively close. New York created the larger separation through possession volume and interior production.
- 19 offensive rebounds: New York recorded 11 more offensive rebounds than Indiana.
- 18 Pacers turnovers: New York committed only nine turnovers and scored 23 points following Indiana turnovers.
- 62 paint points: The Knicks outscored Indiana 62-46 inside the paint.
- 38 assists: New York finished seven assists ahead of Indiana while scoring 136 points.
- 12-for-13: Josh Hart missed only one field-goal attempt and made all five three-point attempts.
Full Box Score: Indiana Pacers
Indiana had six players reach double figures. Jarace Walker led the team with 16 points. Obi Toppin scored 15 off the bench.
T.J. McConnell produced 10 assists in 19:34. Indiana also received 14 points from Aaron Nesmith and 13 from Kobe Brown.
The NBA-specific box score replaces football passing and rushing tables. Every Indiana player who appeared is included below.
Pacers Scoring, Rebounding and Assists
| Player | Minutes | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Kobe Brown | 30:43 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Jarace Walker | 31:56 | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| Ivica Zubac | 26:16 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| T.J. McConnell | 19:34 | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 24:20 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Obi Toppin | 18:06 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Ben Sheppard | 17:05 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Quenton Jackson | 18:27 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Jay Huff | 21:44 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Jalen Slawson | 21:50 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Kam Jones | 9:59 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Pacers Shooting Splits and Plus-Minus
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| Kobe Brown | 5-8 | 3-6 | 0-0 | -35 |
| Jarace Walker | 6-14 | 2-5 | 2-3 | -24 |
| Ivica Zubac | 5-10 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -21 |
| T.J. McConnell | 5-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 5-8 | 4-6 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Obi Toppin | 6-8 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Ben Sheppard | 3-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Quenton Jackson | 3-6 | 1-3 | 0-1 | +1 |
| Jay Huff | 3-8 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jalen Slawson | 2-7 | 2-5 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Kam Jones | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -15 |
Pacers Defense and Ball Control
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers | Fouls |
| Kobe Brown | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jarace Walker | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Ivica Zubac | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. McConnell | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Obi Toppin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Ben Sheppard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quenton Jackson | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jay Huff | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jalen Slawson | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kam Jones | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Full Box Score: New York Knicks
New York placed five starters in double figures. Hart led with 33 points, while Anunoby scored 26.
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds. Jose Alvarado added 16 points and 10 assists while replacing Brunson.
Knicks Scoring, Rebounding and Assists
| Player | Minutes | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| OG Anunoby | 29:14 | 26 | 8 | 4 |
| Josh Hart | 25:57 | 33 | 7 | 5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 31:53 | 22 | 11 | 2 |
| Jose Alvarado | 26:39 | 16 | 2 | 10 |
| Mikal Bridges | 32:34 | 10 | 4 | 5 |
| Tyler Kolek | 21:21 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 18:44 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Landry Shamet | 15:42 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 20:12 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Mohamed Diawara | 5:45 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 4:59 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacome Dadiet | 4:06 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | 2:54 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Knicks Shooting Splits and Plus-Minus
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| OG Anunoby | 10-13 | 4-5 | 2-2 | +25 |
| Josh Hart | 12-13 | 5-5 | 4-5 | +18 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 9-21 | 2-7 | 2-3 | +20 |
| Jose Alvarado | 5-10 | 4-7 | 2-2 | +21 |
| Mikal Bridges | 4-12 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +28 |
| Tyler Kolek | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +3 |
| Landry Shamet | 1-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 5-9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Mohamed Diawara | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Pacome Dadiet | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
Knicks Defense and Ball Control
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers | Fouls |
| OG Anunoby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Jose Alvarado | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mikal Bridges | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Kolek | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Landry Shamet | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mohamed Diawara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacome Dadiet | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Josh Hart
Hart scored a game-high 33 points in 25:57. He converted 12 of 13 field goals and all five three-pointers.
He also recorded seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. New York finished Hart’s minutes with an 18-point positive differential.
OG Anunoby
Anunoby scored 26 points while shooting 10-for-13. He scored 15 points during the opening quarter.
Anunoby also collected eight rebounds and four assists. His plus-minus finished at +25.
Karl-Anthony Towns
Towns recorded the game’s only 20-point double-double. He finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Five of those rebounds came on the offensive end. Towns also recorded three steals and one block.
T.J. McConnell
McConnell directed Indiana’s offense with 10 assists in fewer than 20 minutes. He also scored 10 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
His assist total led Indiana and matched Alvarado for the game high.
Top Performers Summary
The leaders reflect New York’s balanced production. Hart led scoring, Towns led rebounding, while both starting point guards reached 10 assists.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Josh Hart | Knicks | 33 | 7 | 5 |
| OG Anunoby | Knicks | 26 | 8 | 4 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks | 22 | 11 | 2 |
| Jose Alvarado | Knicks | 16 | 2 | 10 |
| Jarace Walker | Pacers | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| T.J. McConnell | Pacers | 10 | 3 | 10 |
Starting Lineups
The final official gamebook confirms both actual starting groups. New York used Alvarado instead of the unavailable Brunson. Indiana started Kobe Brown alongside Jarace Walker in the frontcourt.
| Position | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks |
| Guard | T.J. McConnell | Jose Alvarado |
| Guard | Aaron Nesmith | Mikal Bridges |
| Forward | Kobe Brown | Josh Hart |
| Forward | Jarace Walker | OG Anunoby |
| Center | Ivica Zubac | Karl-Anthony Towns |
Injury Report
Indiana entered with several questionable players, although most eventually played. Siakam, Nembhard, Haliburton, and Furphy remained inactive.
New York’s biggest absence was Brunson. Mitchell Robinson had been questionable with back tightness but played 18:44 off the bench.
Indiana Pacers Injuries
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Quenton Jackson | Right calf strain | Questionable, played |
| T.J. McConnell | Sore right hamstring | Questionable, played |
| Andrew Nembhard | Right calf contusion | Questionable, inactive |
| Aaron Nesmith | Right ankle management | Questionable, played |
| Micah Potter | Right triceps strain | Questionable, DND |
| Ben Sheppard | Left ankle sprain | Questionable, played |
| Obi Toppin | Right foot management | Questionable, played |
| Ivica Zubac | Left ankle sprain | Questionable, played |
| Pascal Siakam | Right knee sprain | Doubtful, inactive |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Right Achilles tear | Out |
| Johnny Furphy | Right ACL tear | Out |
New York Knicks Injuries
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Mitchell Robinson | Thoracic spine tightness | Questionable, played |
| Jalen Brunson | Right ankle and cervical strain | Doubtful, inactive |
| Miles McBride | Pelvic core muscle injury | Out |
Siakam’s absence removed Indiana’s leading available scorer entering the game. Nembhard also missed the contest after ranking second among Indiana’s remaining scorers.
Brunson’s absence moved Alvarado into the starting lineup. Alvarado responded with 16 points and 10 assists.
Season Series and Head to Head
New York finished the 2025-26 regular-season series 3-1. Indiana still holds a 6-3 advantage across nine playoff series between the franchises.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| Dec. 18, 2025 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Knicks | 114-113 |
| Feb. 10, 2026 | Madison Square Garden | Pacers | 137-134 OT |
| Mar. 13, 2026 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Knicks | 101-92 |
| Mar. 17, 2026 | Madison Square Garden | Knicks | 136-110 |
The teams also carry significant recent postseason history. Indiana won their 2024 Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Indiana then defeated New York again during the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers’ official preview lists four consecutive playoff-series wins over New York.
Eastern Conference Standings
New York entered the matchup in third place in the Eastern Conference. Indiana entered last in the conference and was already eliminated.
| Team | East Position | Pregame Record | Postgame Record | Situation |
| New York Knicks | 3rd | 44-25 | 45-25 | Playoff positioning |
| Indiana Pacers | 15th | 15-53 | 15-54 | Eliminated |
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game started at 7:30 p.m. ET. Separate local broadcasts served Indiana and New York viewers.
NBA’s game listing also carried the matchup through League Pass. League Pass availability remained subject to local and national blackout restrictions.
| Platform | Coverage |
| FanDuel Sports Network | Indiana television broadcast |
| MSG Networks | New York television broadcast |
| 93.5/107.5 The Fan | Pacers radio |
| 880 ESPN New York | Knicks radio |
| NBA League Pass | Streaming, blackout restrictions apply |
Conclusion
New York’s victory strengthened its position near the top of the Eastern Conference. Indiana’s losing streak reached 14 games.
The Knicks created separation through extra possessions, interior scoring, and lower turnover volume. Hart carried the scoring load with Brunson unavailable.
Indiana returned home to face Portland the following night. New York prepared for a road game against Brooklyn.
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FAQ
What was the final score of the Pacers vs Knicks game?
The Knicks beat the Pacers 136-110 on March 17, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The result gave New York its fourth consecutive win.
Who scored the most points in Pacers vs Knicks?
Josh Hart led all scorers with 33 points. He shot 12-for-13 from the field and made all five three-point attempts.
Who led the Pacers in scoring against the Knicks?
Jarace Walker led Indiana with 16 points. Obi Toppin added 15, while Aaron Nesmith scored 14 and Kobe Brown finished with 13.
Why did Jalen Brunson not play against Indiana?
Jalen Brunson was inactive because of right ankle injury management and a right-side cervical strain. Jose Alvarado started at guard instead.
Did Pascal Siakam play against the Knicks?
Pascal Siakam was inactive with a right knee sprain. Indiana also listed Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, and Andrew Nembhard among its inactives.
Who won the Pacers-Knicks season series in 2025-26?
New York won the 2025-26 regular-season series 3-1. Indiana won the February overtime meeting, while New York won the other three games.
What games came next for the Pacers and Knicks?
The Pacers hosted Portland the next night. The Knicks traveled to Brooklyn for their next game after extending their winning streak to four.
