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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Jalen Brunson has 'the most confidence' at Knicks' ability to make a title run next season
On Saturday, the Indian Pacers picked up the Game 6 win in the Eastern Conference Finals, finishing off the New York Knicks' season and dashing any hopes of winning its first championship in 50 years. But despite the loss, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson feels strongly that this group can take it all the way next year. Postgame, Brunson was asked if he believed that this Knicks team could make a championship run next season. In his response, the guard was incredibly clear about his faith in the team. Advertisement "The most confidence. Overconfident. Seriously," he said. "There's not an ounce of any type of doubt that I'm not confident with this group." Brunson gave it everything he got, averaging 33 points and 33:50 minutes per game throughout the series against the Pacers. Throughout the playoffs as a whole, Brunson averaged 30.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, seven assists and 37:59 minutes per game. But the ECF loss was, on the whole, a disappointing ending for a Knicks team that had so much potential. New York made a number of key offseason moves to build a strong contender heading into the 2024-25 season. The team re-signed starting forward OG Anunoby, the second most expensive player on the team, to a new 5-year, $212.5 million extension in July. In September, the Knicks sent Julius Randle, a three-time All-Star, to the Minnesota Timberwolves, receiving veteran center Karl-Anthony Towns in return as part of a three-team trade. Advertisement While neither the Pacers or the Thunder had to pay the luxury tax this season, the Knicks did put a lot of money on the line. New York had the fourth-highest payroll in the league with $188,877,651, going more than $18 million over the tax threshhold. Towns was the most expensive player on the team, earning $49.2 million this season; Anunoby was the second most expensive, earning $36.6 million this year. Along with Mikal Bridges, the team's four star starters all had good seasons: Brunson lead the team, averaging 26 points per game, while Towns averaged a double-double. Anunoby and Bridges both averaged double-digit points, while putting up more than 36 minutes per game. Advertisement The Knicks finished third in the East with a 51-31 record, and got well-fought series wins over the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics in the postseason before falling to the Pacers. But in the end, it wasn't enough. New York will once again be watching the NBA Finals from home. Still, though, if you take Brunson's word for it: There's always next year.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers (05/31): Box score, player stats, game summary and more
Tyrese Haliburton's celebration after Indiana Pacers win against New York Knicks. Image via:It is official, the Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA finals after beating the New York Knicks in Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers secured the final 124-108 win to eliminate the Knicks from the conference finals. Now, Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers tips off Thursday, June 5 at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. Here is the Box score, game summary, and everything you need to know about the New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers matchup on Saturday, May 31st. New York Knicks: Box score and player stats Player MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- OG Anunoby 37:00:00 10 18 55.6 2 7 28.6 2 3 66.7 3 2 5 3 2 2 1 1 24 -15 Karl-Anthony Towns 38:15:00 8 19 42.1 0 4 0 6 10 60 3 11 14 2 1 0 2 4 22 -17 Mitchell Robinson 29:37:00 4 5 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 9 0 2 2 2 1 8 -18 Mikal Bridges 32:27:00 6 9 66.7 1 2 50 2 2 100 0 1 1 4 1 2 5 4 15 -17 Jalen Brunson 34:24:00 8 18 44.4 2 7 28.6 1 2 50 0 2 2 7 0 0 5 1 19 -18 Miles McBride 11:13 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 2 100 0 3 3 1 1 0 1 0 2 -7 Josh Hart 21:56 1 6 16.7 0 2 0 2 3 66.7 2 4 6 1 3 0 1 3 4 -5 Delon Wright 11:44 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 2 100 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 -3 Landry Shamet 15:56 4 7 57.1 4 7 57.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 12 -1 Pacôme Dadiet 1:52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Precious Achiuwa 1:52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Tyler Kolek 1:52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 Ariel Hukporti 1:52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 TOTALS 41 86 47.7 9 32 28.1 17 26 65.4 13 28 52 23 10 6 17 16 108 New York Knicks game summary The New York Knicks couldn't pull together a complete team effort, despite standout performances from a few starters. OG Anunoby led the scoring with 24 points on 55.6% shooting, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 14 rebounds. While both showed up offensively, their combined efforts weren't enough to close the gap, especially with the team struggling from deep, shooting just 28.1% from three. Jalen Brunson added only 19. Landry Shamet gave the bench a spark, knocking down four threes for 12 points. But beyond him, New York got little production from its second unit. The Knicks shot well overall at 47.7% from the field but left points on the line, hitting only 65.4% of their free throws. Costly turnovers, 17 total, and poor ball security made it tough to stay in the game. Indiana Pacers: Box score and player stats Player MIN FGM FGA FG% 3:00 PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- Aaron Nesmith 19:34 4 8 50 2 4 50 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 5 10 13 Pascal Siakam 36:08:00 10 18 55.6 3 5 60 8 11 72.7 2 3 5 3 1 3 2 1 31 25 Myles Turner 21:03 4 6 66.7 2 3 66.7 1 1 100 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 5 11 11 Benedict Mathurin 37:27:00 6 12 50 2 5 40 0 0 0 0 3 3 8 6 1 1 2 14 25 Tyrese Haliburton 36:31:00 9 17 52.9 2 5 40 1 1 100 0 6 6 13 3 1 4 2 21 24 Andrew Nembhard 8:33 1 2 50 0 0 0 2 2 100 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 4 -12 Obi Toppin 25:00:00 7 11 63.6 2 4 50 2 2 100 1 5 6 0 0 3 1 2 18 -6 Thomas Bryant 13:02 3 5 60 3 4 75 2 2 100 1 2 3 0 0 1 0 1 11 7 T.J. McConnell 13:46 1 4 25 1 2 50 0 0 0 0 4 4 2 0 0 2 1 3 -4 Ben Sheppard 20:18 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 7 Jarace Walker 7:04 1 1 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 Johnny Furphy 0:47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -3 James Johnson 0:47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -3 TOTALS 46 85 54.1 17 33 51.5 16 19 84.2 6 30 44 30 10 9 12 23 125 Indiana Pacers game summary The Indiana Pacers delivered a high-powered offensive performance, cruising to a 125-point finish. Pascal Siakam led the charge with 31 points, shooting 55.6% from the floor and 60% from deep. He also knocked down 8 of 11 free throws and added 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks. Tyrese Haliburton was just as sharp, putting up 21 points with 13 assists and 3 steals. He hit 9 of 17 shots and connected on 2 of 5 from three. Also Read: "You won't see me doing it!" - Stephen Curry Shoots Down Podcasting; 'Mic Life' Not in the Golden State Warriors Star's Playbook Indiana knocked down 17 threes as a team, shooting an impressive 51.5% from beyond the arc. The bench played its role, with Obi Toppin scoring 18 and Thomas Bryant adding 11 in limited minutes. Every player contributed on both ends, helping the Pacers control the pace and finish strong.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Knicks offseason outlook: New York's top-heavy roster could really use some support
It took the Knicks less than a year to acquire OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. The mission was clear: Put significant talent around the scoring proficiency and playmaking acumen of point guard Jalen Brunson. Advertisement For the most part, it's worked. They wouldn't have made the Eastern Conference finals if it hadn't. Yet, in the process of gathering this All-Star team of starters, the Knicks relinquished depth — virtually all of it. That lack of depth ultimately put them at a disadvantage against the Pacers, who kept throwing bodies at the stretched-out Knicks and wore them down in six games. In the middle of it all stands Tom Thibodeau, the highly competent yet superbly stubborn head coach who played all of his starters more than 35 minutes per game in the regular season. (Before you ask, no he did not scale down those minutes in the playoffs. To the surprise of absolutely no one, he went in the opposite direction.) Advertisement As New York now heads into the offseason, it at least has its ducks in a row in regard to its collective talent level. The Knicks' best players are in place, and they are dangerous when applied accurately. What the organization needs now is a heightened focus on the bench and to identify role players who can help the starters get more rest and perhaps elevate them to a higher level in pursuit of a title. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson shoots over Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton during the first half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) 2024-25 finish Record: 51-31, third in the Eastern Conference. Lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games in the East finals. Highlight of the season The nine-game winning streak in December, when the Knicks played like a well-oiled machine. Some will argue they beat up on bad teams, but that's what they were supposed to do, and during that stretch it seemed near impossible for them to play down to the level of competition. Players signed for next season Karl-Anthony Towns OG Anunoby Jalen Brunson Mikal Bridges Josh Hart Mitchell Robinson Miles McBride Tyler Kolek Pacome Dadiet Key free agents Precious Achiuwa (UFA) Landry Shamet (UFA) Projected salary $194,354,847 Draft picks No. 50 Advertisement Draft focus: Look, at No. 50 it's hard to find someone to crack the rotation. But it's not impossible. If the Knicks target the best defender left on the board, that player stands a reasonable chance of endearing himself to Thibodeau, potentially leading to minutes. Due to New York's expensive roster, it doesn't have a lot of leeway financially. It could use the tax MLE, but that would hard-cap it, possibly preventing the Knicks from making additional moves. Needs and goals Obviously, the Knicks are looking to build on this season. They've fully embraced a win-now approach, and that's not changing anytime soon. If they succeed in adding some quality depth, they could be a powerhouse next season.
New York Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Nesmith continues to show up
Indiana takes a 3-1 series lead against New York behind a triple-double from Haliburton Getty Images Getty Images Aaron Nesmith played on a bad ankle, and Pacers outscored Knicks by 20 points in his 32:26 of on-court time. On the flip side, the Knicks were outscored by 20 points in Mitchell Robinson's 18:50. Getty Images A few key statistical categories were telling of tonight's outcome. Indiana outscored the Knicks on the fast break (22-9), in bench scoring (36-21), and points off turnovers (20-9). New York also had 17 turnovers compared to just 11 for Indiana and the Pacers had 29 assists compared to the Knicks 17. Getty Images Karl-Anthony Towns was assertive on the offensive end. He dominated his matchup with Myles Turner and finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds. But the Knicks' defense continued to struggle with Towns in the game, and it resulted in a 130-point offensive performance led by one of the most impressive triple-doubles in NBA playoff history courtesy of Tyrese Haliburton. Now, Towns' first season in New York is on the verge of ending in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. Imagn Images While it wasn't OG Anunoby's most efficient game shooting the basketball, he still put together a strong performance despite the Knicks' loss in Game 4. He scored 22 points on 7-16 shooting, including going just 1-7 from deep. Anunoby got to the line nine times, making seven, while adding two blocks and three steals. Imagn Images After scoring 11 points total in an overall struggle during the first three games of this series, Bennedict Mathurin stepped up for Indiana in Game 4. He scored 20 points in 12 minutes off the bench, shooting 5-8 from the field and getting to the foul line 11 times, where he made 10 free throws. Getty Images Coming into today, we weren't sure Aaron Nesmith would play tonight after suffering an ankle sprain during the Knicks' comeback late in Game 3. But the stalwart Pacers forward not only started, he was a game-high +20 in 32 minutes of a game Indiana won by nine. Though Jalen Brunson still had 31 points, most of those came with Nesmith — his primary defender — either switched off him or out of the game entirely. Nesmith also scored 16 points, most of any Pacers starter not named Tyrese Haliburton or Pascal Siakam, to help secure the crucial Game 4 win. Getty Images After being moved to the bench prior to Game 3, Josh Hart still somehow played 35:59 minutes tonight in the Knicks loss. He scored 12 points on 3-5 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds but also fouled out in the fourth quarter and had five turnovers. Getty Images Limit Tyrese Haliburton's performance to "only" a 30-point triple-double with zero turnovers — and it's only been done once before in NBA history, regular or postseason (Baron Davis in 2002). Whittle it down further to a 30-point, 10-assist game with zero turnovers, and it had only been done five times before tonight in NBA history. Jalen Brunson got off to a hot start for the Knicks, scoring 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting in the first half. From that point on, he attempted just 10 more shots, finishing with 31 points on 9-of-19 shooting. In the fourth quarter, Brunson uncharacteristically attempted just three shots and his lone make came in the final moments when this game was already decided. Brunson's counting stats at the end of this series will likely look gaudy but it's fair to say this has not been his best series. Games of 30+ points, 15+ assists, ZERO turnovers in the NBA regular season and postseason... Tyrese Haliburton: 3 (including tonight, first ever in NBA postseason history) Everyone else since 2020: 2 (James Harden, Nikola Jokić) Everyone before Tyrese Haliburton: 3 (LeBron James, Chris Paul, John Stockton) Getty Images It'll be overshadowed, and rightfully so, by Tyrese Haliburton's spectacular 32-point triple-double. But Pascal Siakam also torched the Knicks once again in this series, to the tune of 30 points including an efficient 3-for-4 mark from 3-point range. It's worth noting that this is the same Pascal Siakam who was a very effective No. 2 to Kawhi Leonard on the 2019 Raptors team that won the NBA Finals and that, by Draymond Green's own admission a few days ago, dominated a still-in-his-prime Green in that series. Siakam is averaging 26.0 points per game in this series. Getty Images Regardless of the outcomes of both conference finals, Game 1 of the NBA Finals is on June 5th by the way so set your calendars accordingly. Imagn Images Tyrese Haliburton clearly loves taking the mantle from Reggie Miller as the maize-and-blue clad villain at Madison Square Garden, and he's excited about the chance to eliminate the Knicks on their home court in Thursday's Game 5. "It's gonna be a lot of fun," Haliburton told TNT. "It's a tough environment to play in. So we gotta be ready." Before Eastern Conference Finals: Pacers had two games all year where they had 2 players drop 30+ points in the same game (one of them against the KNICKS in November) Now, it's happened in two games of this Eastern Conference finals: Game 1: Haliburton/Nesmith Haliburton/Nesmith Game 4: Haliburton/Siakam Tyrese Haliburton's incredible stat line, because it bears repeating... 32 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists. Oh, and four steals as well. "Just trying to be aggressive," Haliburton told TNT. "Trying to respond, I felt like I let the team down in Game 3 so it was important to come out here and just make plays. Guys just put me in position to make plays, and man, it's a big win for us." Did John Haliburton's return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse have anything to do with his son's performance? "Hell yeah," Tyrese said. "I'm glad pops is in the building, man. Makes it that much more sweet. Had a little bit to do with it." Imagn Images If Oklahoma City vs. Indiana doesn't get you excited, you should pick a different sport to watch. They've been the two best teams in this postseason. It's the best offense in the playoffs vs. the best defense in the playoffs. We just saw back-to-back legacy games from two rising stars in these NBA playoffs. Last night, it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander going for 40 to lead Oklahoma City to a road win. Tonight, it's Tyrese Haliburton becoming the third player ever to score at least 30 points, grab at least 10 rebounds and notch at least 15 assists. I can understand if 'Oklahoma City vs. Indiana' as an NBA Finals matchup — if we get it — doesn't get you excited. But 'SGA vs. Tyrese?' That excites me. GO FURTHER How Tyrese Haliburton rediscovered his basketball joy: 'I was struggling to look at myself' Imagn Images If the Pacers make the Finals, and they are favorites to do now that they have a 3-1 lead in this series, the Tyrese Haliburton trade truly goes down as one of the most consequential trades in recent NBA history. Finals teams in the last 25 years that have acquired their best player by trade: 2002-03 Nets (Jason Kidd), 2008/10 Celtics (Kevin Garnett) 2019 Raptors (Kawhi Leonard) These have also led to a title run: 2021 Suns (Chris Paul), 2015-18 Cavaliers (Kevin Love), and the 2004-05 Pistons (Richard Hamilton, Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace). No, we're not counting sign-and-trades. Of course, we might soon add the Thunder (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) to this list, too. This is the first time in New York Knicks franchise history that they have lost multiple games in the same postseason despite scoring at least 120 points. It's happened twice in these Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers (05/27): Box score, player stats, game summary and more
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers. Image via: Michael Conroy/ AP The Indiana Pacers defended their home ground well while taking a promising 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers secured another stunning 130-121 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday, May 27th, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Here is the box score, player stats, game summary, and everything you need to know about the New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers matchup. New York Knicks: Box score and player stats Player MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- OG Anunoby (SF) 39:43:00 7 16 43.8 1 7 14.3 7 9 77.8 1 3 4 1 3 2 2 5 22 -1 Karl-Anthony Towns (PF) 13:03 8 15 53.3 1 2 50 7 9 77.8 3 9 12 3 0 0 2 4 24 3 Mitchell Robinson (C) 18:50:00 2 3 66.7 0 0 0 2 2 100 5 2 7 1 1 0 0 4 6 -20 Mikal Bridges (SG) 10:29 6 15 40 4 5 80 1 1 100 0 3 3 2 0 0 3 4 17 -13 Jalen Brunson (PG) 36:48:00 9 19 47.4 2 6 33.3 11 12 91.7 0 2 2 5 2 1 3 3 31 -16 Josh Hart 11:59 3 5 60 1 2 50 5 6 83.3 4 7 11 1 0 0 5 6 12 -1 Miles McBride 14:31 1 3 33.3 1 3 33.3 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 -14 Precious Achiuwa 2:24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Delon Wright 9:04 1 2 50 1 1 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 3 11 Landry Shamet 11:09 1 4 25 1 2 50 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 0 0 0 1 3 6 Team Totals 38 82 46.3 12 28 42.9 33 39 84.6 13 31 51 17 7 4 17 27 121 — New York Knicks game summary The New York Knicks put up 121 points in their latest game, but it wasn't enough. Jalen Brunson led the scoring with 31 points, adding five assists and two steals. He hit 11-of-12 free throws but posted a -16 plus-minus, showing the team struggled when he was on the floor. Karl-Anthony Towns backed him up with a solid double-double. He scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while shooting 53.3% from the field. OG Anunoby also stepped up, putting in 22 points, along with three steals and two blocks. The Knicks shot well overall, going 46.3% from the field and 42.9% from three. Josh Hart gave a boost on the boards with 11 rebounds and 12 points. Mikal Bridges added 17 points, making 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo But the Knicks turned the ball over 17 times and committed 27 fouls, which proved costly late in the game. Despite strong individual numbers, the mistakes added up. Indiana Pacers: Box score and player stats PLAYER MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- Aaron Nesmith (SF) 32:26:00 5 9 55.6 2 6 33.3 4 4 100 0 3 3 1 2 0 3 3 16 20 Pascal Siakam (PF) 35:10:00 11 21 52.4 3 4 75 5 6 83.3 3 2 5 2 1 1 1 4 30 9 Myles Turner (C) 9:10 5 8 62.5 1 3 33.3 2 3 66.7 1 2 3 1 0 3 4 6 13 0 Andrew Nembhard (SG) 28:51:00 1 9 11.1 1 2 50 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 1 0 1 4 3 3 Tyrese Haliburton (PG) 13:32 11 23 47.8 5 12 41.7 5 6 83.3 0 12 12 15 4 0 0 4 32 16 Ben Sheppard 14:08:00 1 2 50 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 -13 Obi Toppin 17:41 2 3 66.7 1 2 50 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 3 5 -1 T.J. McConnell 18:33 3 4 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 6 3 Tony Bradley 10:00 1 1 100 0 0 0 1 2 50 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 10 Benedict Mathurin 12:29 5 8 62.5 0 2 0 10 11 90.9 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 20 -2 TOTALS 45 88 51.1 13 32 40.6 27 32 84.4 5 28 47 29 11 4 11 27 130 - Indiana Pacers game summary Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with a monster game, dropping 32 points and 15 assists. He also grabbed 12 rebounds, finishing with a triple-double. His hot shooting from deep—5-of-12—helped fuel Indiana's offense. Pascal Siakam followed up with 30 points, hitting 11 of 21 shots and three triples. He was aggressive all night, getting to the line and making big plays in key moments. With this kind of firepower, the Pacers looked locked in from start to finish. Also Read: LeBron James inspired Tyrese Haliburton's Game 4 arrival suit goes viral with intense response from fans Benedict Mathurin provided a spark off the bench with 20 points in just over 12 minutes. He was aggressive, attacking the rim, going 10-for-11 from the free throw line. His energy and efficiency helped the Pacers keep their lead firm when starters rested. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
