How it Happened
On a night when Carmelo Anthony struggled to find his shot, his Knicks teammates put forth a strong collective effort against the second-best defensive team in the NBA. After battling all night, they had two chances to win or tie the game, but came up just short in a 108-105 defeat.
Down two with 11.1 seconds left on the clock, Kristaps Porzingis (22 points) couldn’t get a clean look from the top of the key to fall, and then Anthony (14 points on 5-of-20 shooting) missed on his last-second 3 attempt to tie.
Knick of the Night
O’Quinn earns the honor over a few other candidates for his efficiency and toughness off the bench. He finished with a season-high 19 points (on 7-of-10 shooting) and six rebounds in 16 minutes, including six points during a crucial 10-0 run to rescue New York as Indiana began to pull away in the third quarter. He finished perfect from downtown (2-for-2) and from the free throw line (3-for-3).
News and Notes
Jose Calderon (20 points, four rebounds, four assists) and Langston Galloway (17 points, six rebounds, four assists) provided a scoring boost for Kurt Rambis’ club…The Knicks have now lost 10 straight games, including the playoffs, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Numbers Game
New York punished the Pacers from downtown throughout the game, connecting on 13-of-26 attempts. Calderon (4-for-4) led the way and Galloway converted 3-of-5.
Next Up
The Knicks will fly back to New York to prepare to face the Orlando Magic (25-30) at The Garden on Friday night.
