Highlights from the Knicks’ 130-121 Game 2 win over the Pacers on Wednesday night at the Garden:
Hero
On the 54th anniversary of Willis Reed limping out of the MSG tunnel and playing in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals against the Lakers, Jalen Brunson scored 24 of his 29 points in the second half after sitting out the entire second quarter with a foot injury to help the Knicks to a 130-121 Game 2 victory.
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Zero
Pacers center Myles Turner was held to six points and was minus-21 in 31 minutes after scoring a team-high 23 for the Pacers in the series opener.
Unsung hero
OG Anunoby scored a 2024 playoff-high 28 points with four made 3-pointers in 28 minutes before departing with a left hamstring injury in the third quarter.
Stat of the day
46.7 Knicks’ 3-point shooting percentage, nailing 14 of 30 attempts, including six by Donte DiVincenzo and four by Anunoby.
Quote of the day
“I just wanted to make sure he heard what the fans were saying.”
— Josh Hart, on what he said to TNT analyst Reggie Miller after fans were chanting “F–k you, Reggie”
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