Pacers bring a 2-0 lead over The Knicks
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Knicks, Indiana Pacers and Game 3
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Jalen Brunson has not been the reason for the disappointing two-game deficit. Through the first two games of the series, Brunson has been unstoppable. In Game 1, he scored 43 points on 15-for-25 shooting to go along with five assists.
Rick Carlisle turned to little-used reserve big man Tony Bradley for a couple of brief stints to combat Mitchell Robinson’s athleticism on the boards.
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals
In the East Finals, the Pacers have gone into The Garden and beat their longtime Playoff rival twice on their home floor. This time, Indy made a historic comeback in Game 1, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the final five minutes to win in overtime
Siakam's 39 points were a career-playoff high as the veteran forward has been a steady presence on the court and in the locker room.