Topic / Subject

Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby pushed the Knicks past the Pacers as New York handled business on the road.

TL;DR

The Knicks got a clean 101 to 92 win over Indiana behind Brunson’s 29 points and 9 assists, plus 25 from Anunoby and a monster rebounding night from Mitchell Robinson.

Key Details

• Brunson finished with 29 points and 9 assists.

• Anunoby added 25 points and 8 rebounds.

• Mitchell Robinson posted 12 points and 22 rebounds.

• The loss was Indiana’s 12th straight.

Breakdown

This was not the prettiest Knicks game, but it was the kind they needed to bank. Brunson controlled the first half, Anunoby closed strong, and Robinson absolutely wrecked the glass. Reuters said New York finished the road trip 3 and 2, which matters more than style points this time of year.

Indiana made a third quarter push and briefly tied it, but the Knicks responded. That part matters. Good teams are supposed to beat struggling teams, and New York did exactly that.

What to Watch Next

• Whether Robinson can keep giving New York this kind of rebounding pop.

• If Brunson keeps carrying the offense this cleanly into the next matchup.

• Whether the Knicks turn this into a bigger late season push.

Sources

Reuters — Jalen Brunson, Knicks deal Pacers 12th consecutive defeat
ESPN — Brunson scores 29, Anunoby adds 25 as Knicks get past the Pacers 101-92 for 2nd straight victory

Comment

What was the bigger takeaway for you, Brunson’s control or Mitchell Robinson’s monster rebounding night?