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Pacers' T.J. McConnell continues to be a pest for Knicks
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Pacers’ T.J. McConnell continues to be a pest for Knicks

Highlights and lowlights from the Knicks’ 121-89 Game 4 loss to the Pacers on Sunday afternoon:

Hero

Tyrese Haliburton led six Pacers in double figures, finishing with 20 points, four made 3-pointers and a plus-31 rating in 27 minutes in a 121-89 Game 4 demolition of the Knicks. 


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Zeroes

The Villanova trio of Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart missed 20 of 27 shots in the first half and finished the game a combined 1-for-13 from 3-point range. 

Unsung hero

Pacers pest T.J. McConnell played another effective game off the bench with 15 points and 10 assists in 21 minutes. 

T.J. McConnell hits a 3-pointer during the Pacers' Game 4 win over the Knicks on May 12, 2024.
T.J. McConnell hits a 3-pointer during the Pacers’ Game 4 win over the Knicks on May 12, 2024. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Stat

-40 DiVincenzo’s plus/minus in 32 minutes as he finished with seven points on 3-for-13 shooting after netting 35 in Game 3. 

Quote of the day

“Nothing is like the Garden, but we have to really get back to playing our basketball, coming back to playing for the fans like that. Because the way we played, especially today, was not respectful to the fans and how they support us.” 

— Isaiah Hartenstein on Game 5