The conference finals are on, and it looks like a cracker already. With both the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers looking like strong contenders, the initial game between them had all the elements of a barnburner. With the first game going in favor of the Pacers, the Knicks would surely want to bounce back in Game 2. As the likes of Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges gear up for battle, here are the predictions for Game 2.
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 2: Prediction
The New York Knicks had a cracker of a game. Despite them losing it with a scoreline of 135-138, the Knicks’ athletes looked quite sharp in their approach. The star of the show for them was undoubtedly Jalen Brunson. Playing for a total of 38 minutes, Brunson dropped a whopping 43 points, with five assists and one rebound. Apart from him, Karl Anthony-Towns (35), OG Anunoby(16), and Mikal Bridges(16) also chipped in with valuable contributions.
On the contrary, the Indiana Pacers, too, looked quite dominating. Two of their knights in shining armor were Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith. While Haliburton had 31 points, Nesmith finished the game with 30 points. In addition, Haliburton also contributed with 11 assists along with four rebounds. Thus, with both teams looking in sublime form, Game 2 can be anybody’s.
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 2: Probable Starting Lineups
Indiana Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Andrew Nembhard
- Aaron Nesmith
- Pascal Siakam
- Myles Turner
New York Knicks
- Jalen Brunson
- Mikal Bridges
- Josh Hart
- OG Anunoby
- Karl Anthony-Towns
The final starting lineups will be announced before the start of the game.
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 2: Injury Update
Both teams have no injuries at the time of writing this article and are expected to field a full-strength squad.
Also Read: 15 NBA Players Who Could Easily Make An NFL Roster