A series win proved elusive, but the New York Knicks apparently left a lasting impression on the Indiana Pacers.
Reflecting on the Pacers' playoff run, franchise face Tyrese Haliburton remarked the seven-game win over the shorthanded New Yorkers will stick with him for a while. May 19, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton during the third quarter of game seven of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
In what became their final victory of the 2023-24 season, the Knicks pulled in 20 offensive rebounds, 12 alone landing in the arms of Isaiah Hartenstein. The 121-91 win, one that saw the Knicks own a plus-24 advantage on the boards, at Madison Square Garden created a 3-2 lead in the series before injuries finally caught up to New York in the last two stanzas. Haliburton helped send the Knicks home for the summer with an Indianapolis-best 26 points in Game 7.