The New York Knicks kept their offense at a high level throughout Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, coming away with a 136-110 win over the Indiana Pacers. After Indiana stayed within striking distance for much of the first three quarters, New York steadily widened the margin behind efficient shooting, strong ball movement, and a balanced scoring effort. The Knicks improved to 44-25 with the result, while the Pacers dropped to 15-53.
Quarter-by-quarter breakdown
First quarter: Indiana opened with 34 points and showed early rhythm offensively, but New York answered with 38 in a fast-paced start. The Knicks were able to keep the scoreboard moving and close the period with a four-point edge.
Second quarter: Both teams continued to score efficiently in the second, with the Pacers putting up 30 points. New York stayed a step ahead with 34 more, taking a 72-64 lead into halftime. The Knicks’ consistent execution on the offensive end prevented Indiana from making up ground before the break.
Third quarter: The Pacers remained competitive out of halftime with 27 points in the period, but the Knicks again had the stronger response. New York added 33 in the quarter, extending the lead to 105-91 and putting more pressure on Indiana heading to the fourth.
Fourth quarter: This is where New York fully took control. The Knicks outscored the Pacers 31-19 over the final 12 minutes, tightening up defensively while continuing to convert quality looks. What had been a manageable deficit for Indiana turned into a comfortable Knicks win by the closing buzzer.
Key performers
Josh Hart led the Knicks with 33 points and added 7 rebounds, setting the tone as New York’s top scorer. Karl-Anthony Towns paced the team on the glass with 11 rebounds, helping the Knicks finish with a 49-36 advantage in total rebounds. Jose Alvarado directed the offense with 10 assists as New York piled up 38 assists on 54 made field goals.
For Indiana, Jarace Walker led the team with 16 points, while T.J. McConnell handed out 10 assists. Obi Toppin added 15 points, and Ivica Zubac led the Pacers with 7 rebounds.
Game analysis
The final score reflected how well New York sustained its offense over four quarters. The Knicks shot 54.0% from the field and 43.9% from three-point range, hitting 18 of 41 attempts from beyond the arc. Indiana was also efficient, shooting 51.8% overall and 44.7% from three, but New York created more total scoring opportunities by attempting 100 field goals compared with 85 for the Pacers.
That gap was shaped by the Knicks’ rebounding edge and overall control of the game flow. New York finished with 49 rebounds to Indiana’s 36 and continued to generate extra possessions while keeping the ball moving from side to side. The 38 assists stood out as one of the clearest indicators of the Knicks’ offensive rhythm, especially in a game where multiple players contributed and the lead kept growing quarter by quarter.
Another important factor was the fourth quarter. Indiana scored at least 27 points in each of the first three periods, but New York held the Pacers to 19 in the final frame. That defensive finish, paired with another 31-point quarter on the other end, allowed the Knicks to separate decisively after a competitive start.
Closing context
The win moved New York to 44-25 and strengthened its position in the Eastern Conference race as the regular season continued to narrow. The Knicks also improved to 24-9 at home, giving the Madison Square Garden crowd another strong offensive showing. For Indiana, the loss dropped the Pacers to 15-53 and 5-29 on the road, as they continue looking for more complete four-quarter performances down the stretch.
