Halliburton 32+12+15, Turner enters the court after the game, celebrating Siakam with high fives

Before the game, the Pacers led the Knicks 2-1. For the Knicks, if they lose this game, they will face a 3-1 dilemma, and the probability of a comeback is slim. If the Pacers win, they will be only one step away from advancing to the finals.

Knicks were dispatched from the start, Brunson, Bridges, Anunobi, Towns, and Robinson.

The walkers are Halliburton, Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam, Turner.

At the beginning of the first quarter, the Pacers showed a fierce attack. In just 2 minutes of the game, Halliburton made two consecutive three-pointers, Turner made an all-dunk, the Pacers led 10-2, and the Knicks barely chased the points with Brunson's breakthrough and Towns' low post. However, Towns' two offensive fouls exposed their impatient mood, scoring only 2 points, and the Pacers blossomed more points. Halliburton scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in a single quarter, leading the team to end the first quarter 43-35.

In the second quarter, the Knicksdo changed to joint defense, limiting Halliburton's breakthrough and forcing the Pacers to make a move from the outside. The Pacers made only 1 of 5 three-pointers, but Halliburton used a breakthrough to pass the ball to help Turner and Siakam attack. The two scored 12 points in this quarter.

Knicks activate Towns' high support, and Towns scored 4 points and 4 rebounds in this quarter and Bridges scored two three-pointers and took the lead by 1 point at one point.

At the critical moment, the Pacers replaced the main force in advance and sent McConnell to the organization. Halliburton broke through and scored a three-pointer with a breakthrough and scored a three-pointer. Mathering hit the basket continuously, with a 6-0 climax, helping the Pacers lead 69-64 into the second half.

In the third quarter, the Pacers adjusted their tactics, Halliburton reduced their breakthroughs, increased their outside passes, Nesmith hit two three-pointers, Siakam scored a single Anunobi, scoring 8 points in a row, and the gap once widened to 12 points. The Knicks relied on Towns' misplaced singles to narrow the score difference, but Bridges only hit a three-pointer on the outside. At the end of the three quarters, the Pacers led 97-85.

The Knicks chased the points in the last quarter, using the Shark-cutting tactic to target Turner, and made 6 of 10 free throws. Towns seized the opportunity to play Turner in a row, scoring 20 points in a single quarter, and the score difference once narrowed to 5 points, but Brunson was defended by Halliburton, and his touch was not good. The Pacers rely on Halliburton's organization and key three-pointers to always keep the lead at about 10 points. In the last 2 minutes of the game, Halliburton stole Brunson to counterattack and dunked, completely ending the suspense, and the Pacers finally won 130-121.

Pacers Halliburton scored 32 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists, Siakam scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and Nesmith scored 16 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals.

On the Knicks, Towns scored 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists, Brunson scored 31 points and 5 assists, and Anunoby scored 22 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals.