Knicks Face Elimination After Game 4 Loss to Pacers

New York, NY — The New York Knicks are now one loss away from elimination in the Eastern Conference finals after a 130-121 defeat to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. The Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton dominated the game with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists, marking his second triple-double of the playoffs.

Haliburton also showcased his defensive skills, contributing four steals to his team’s victory. His historic performance attracted praise from NBA legend Magic Johnson, who highlighted Haliburton as the first player to achieve a triple-double in a playoff game without any turnovers. Johnson tweeted, ‘Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made NBA history tonight becoming the first player with a triple double and no turnovers scoring 32 points, 15 assists, and 13 rebounds.’

In addition to Haliburton’s impressive stats, Indiana forward Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, further securing the Pacers’ advantage in the series. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson‘s 31 points, struggled to keep up, trailing by as many as 15 points throughout the game.

Magic Johnson attributed the Knicks’ defeat to the Pacers’ speed. ‘The key to the Pacers victory is that they played fast all night long and wore the Knicks down,’ he explained.

After a comeback win in Game 3, where the Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit, they failed to replicate that success in Game 4. Now facing a 3-1 series deficit, the Knicks will need to adjust quickly to have any chance of staying alive in the playoffs.

As they prepare for Game 5, fans are eagerly awaiting how the Knicks will respond under pressure. With their season on the line, the team needs to find a way to counter the Pacers’ fast-paced play.