Pascal Siakam in the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 2.. Image via: Frank Franklin II/ AP The Indiana Pacers have made a stunning case again as they have secured the back-to-back wins to lead the Eastern Conference finals series 2-0. In Game 2, the Pacers secured a 114-109 victory against the New York Knicks.As the Pacers dominated the game, here are the top 3 players in the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks matchup on Friday, May 23rd at Madison Square Garden.
Top 3 players in Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 2
Pascal Siakam: Indiana PacersPlayerMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Pascal Siakam PF32:51:00152365.235606875044310143916Pascal Siakam delivered a monster performance, scoring 39 points on 65.2% shooting from the field. He knocked down 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and added six free throws on eight attempts. Siakam also grabbed four rebounds, dished out three assists, and picked up a steal.His energy was constant on both ends, and he made smart shot choices throughout the night. With a +16 plus-minus, he clearly made a huge impact every time he was on the floor.Jalen Brunson: New York KnicksPlayerMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Jalen Brunson PG38:58:00132748.151241.755100033111033364Jalen Brunson put on another stunning performance, finishing with 36 points in nearly 39 minutes. He shot 48.1% from the field and hit 5-of-12 from deep. Brunson also stayed perfect at the free-throw line, going 5-for-5.He added 11 assists and kept the Knicks’ offense moving all game. Despite committing 3 turnovers, his playmaking and scoring kept New York in the fight. His +4 plus-minus reflected his steady presence on the floor.Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges: New York KnicksPlayerMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Karl-Anthony Towns C27:41:0061442.92540661002570001320-20Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points in under 28 minutes, shooting 42.9% from the floor. He knocked down 2-of-5 from three and was a perfect 6-of-6 at the line. Towns also added 7 rebounds, with 2 coming on the offensive glass.PlayerMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Mikal Bridges SG45:07:00918501333.312501672202320-7Mikal Bridges logged over 45 minutes and delivered a steady 20-point effort on 50% shooting. He hit 9 of his 18 shots and added one three-pointer on three attempts. Though he struggled at the free-throw line, going 1-for-2, he stayed active on the boards. Bridges finished with 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.Also Read: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks (05/23): Box score, player stats, game summary and moreDespite having the three top stars scoring high in the matchup, the Knicks fell short by 5 points as they faced a devastating back-to-back defeat on their home court.
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