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00:00:00Here on Prime, one of the most passionate basketball cities in the country, Indianapolis.
00:00:06We are downtown, and the fans are ready for Emirates NBA Cup action.
00:00:12Group play continues tonight with the New York Knicks in town to meet the Indiana Pacers.
00:00:19Both teams in desperate need of a win.
00:00:23Let's check out the standings in East Group B.
00:00:25Cleveland at 1-0.
00:00:27So is Miami, both in outstanding position in terms of differential.
00:00:31Philadelphia 1-1, and as mentioned, the Knicks and Indy just trying to get on the board right now in
00:00:37the Emirates NBA Cup.
00:00:38Welcome, everybody.
00:00:39Ian Eagle along with Stan Van Gundy, Cassidy Hubbard, the rest of our NBA on Prime crew.
00:00:43We've got Cup action here tonight, and this is a de facto elimination game if you're part of the NBA
00:00:49Cup.
00:00:50You move to 0-2, you don't advance.
00:00:53No, look, Taylor said it earlier, no one ever has with two losses.
00:00:57So tonight's a must-win for both of these teams.
00:01:00All right, let's talk about the New York Knicks because they had gone through a hot streak where they won
00:01:03four in a row,
00:01:04seemed to get their footing straight.
00:01:06They lost to Cleveland the other night.
00:01:08Offensively, the problems have persisted.
00:01:10This team was so good offensively en route to the championship last year.
00:01:15They have not duplicated it yet this year.
00:01:17No, and look, it's a cliche that it's a make-or-miss league, but it is.
00:01:21And for the Knicks, Cat is making career-high shooting percentages across the board.
00:01:27The other four starters, all four of them high in career lows in shooting, that won't play.
00:01:35I think their shot quality has been fine.
00:01:37I think they'll get out of this, but right now it's a problem.
00:01:41Now, Cat has been great, and they're playing through him, up high at the elbow as much as they can.
00:01:48His passing has become a huge weapon for them.
00:01:52You've got to get up and try to pressure him to take away those passes,
00:01:56but when you do, he is so good driving the ball off the dribble,
00:02:01and then teams will try to take him away in denying the ball up high,
00:02:05but you see here that just opens up the back cut to the rim, and an easy dunk for Cat.
00:02:13Moments ago on the layup line, Cassidy with Cat.
00:02:17Thanks, Ian.
00:02:19Cat, our Stan Van Gundy often describes you as the best big shooting big man of all time,
00:02:24and you're already off to three of your best shooting numbers.
00:02:27How would you describe your rhythm, especially as the other starters are trying to find theirs?
00:02:31I'm just doing what I can to do my job well.
00:02:34So we're just trying to repeat right now.
00:02:37We're figuring out a lot of things, and we'll get better as the season goes.
00:02:39Well, speaking of repeat, you guys are still looking for your first cup win.
00:02:43No team has advanced after starting 0-2.
00:02:45How much does that motivate your approach tonight,
00:02:47especially considering how vital the point differential is?
00:02:51Like you said, play FIBA, point differential is really big.
00:02:55I don't think we should lose any confidence.
00:02:57We are the ones, the defending cup champions, so we should go out there and act like it.
00:03:00Let them know.
00:03:01Thanks for your time, Cat.
00:03:02Back to you.
00:03:03All right, Cassidy, Cat liked the Stan Van Gundy superlative.
00:03:06I saw a smile there.
00:03:08I definitely did.
00:03:09All right, let's talk about Indiana.
00:03:10I'm going to make a statement, and I'm saying ahead of time it's an understatement.
00:03:15The Pacers are not the same team without Tyrese Halliburton.
00:03:18We all know it.
00:03:19We understand it.
00:03:20So they're asking others to step forward in his absence.
00:03:23He's missing his ninth straight game.
00:03:25Pascal Siakam is doing more because Halliburton's not there.
00:03:29That's Cal Siakam's doing everything he possibly can.
00:03:32In his last four games, 25 points a game, 53%, 41 from three, and 20 assists and only two turnovers.
00:03:43This guy's doing it all.
00:03:44He can create his own shot off the dribble, which they need him to do.
00:03:49You'll see the spin here creates space on DeBansa, and he's able to rise up over the top.
00:03:57But he's also using his ability to get in the paint to draw help and set up other people, in
00:04:05this case, Larry Nance, for a corner three.
00:04:11Countdown to tip-off continues here in Indianapolis.
00:04:15We're getting you ready for the Knicks and the Pacers.
00:04:17They've got a lot of history going back to the conference finals two years ago as we send it back
00:04:22to L.A.
00:04:23Taylor in the game.
00:04:25Thanks, as always, to the one and only I.N. Eagle and Stan Van Gundy.
00:04:28Here, you know, we love a battle of the bigs.
00:04:31Right, Kyle?
00:04:31Yeah, we love the battle of the bigs.
00:04:32Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:04:33All right, and we've got a fun contrast and style in this one tonight with Cat and Zubats.
00:04:39Let's start with how impressive Cat has been, BG.
00:04:41Yeah, he's been great.
00:04:42I mean, obviously shooting the ball really well.
00:04:44You love to see him passing the ball at the rate he does.
00:04:46He's been an excellent rebounder his whole career, continuing that this year.
00:04:49The one thing I love, though, is it looks like he's cut down on some of those silly fouls, some
00:04:54of the offensive fouls, some of the ticky-tack.
00:04:56You know, I'm frustrated going to reach in because this year, their defensive back, their big man,
00:05:04rotation looks very different.
00:05:06So him just being on the court more is obviously great for the Knicks.
00:05:10So making sure he's playing smart.
00:05:12Like, there's no – we don't need you to reach in and get one.
00:05:14Be available.
00:05:15Be on the court.
00:05:16And he's been phenomenal at all of that this year.
00:05:18Yeah, we definitely got to give him a shout-out to Cat for the way he's been playing the game
00:05:21of basketball.
00:05:22This is very intentional.
00:05:23Wise Cat.
00:05:24You've got Wise Cat.
00:05:25Yes, intentional Cat.
00:05:26So I love what he's doing.
00:05:27But on the other side, the traditional old-school big.
00:05:30Set the screen, roll to the basket, duck in, take advantage of those opportunities.
00:05:35That's what they're getting right now at Zubak.
00:05:37The first four games, there was about seven, eight points a game.
00:05:40Now the last three games, he's been around 15 points a game.
00:05:43As you see right here, he always gets lower half as he sets the screen to make sure the guard
00:05:47has to go over.
00:05:47That sets the advantage.
00:05:49Rolls up that little guard.
00:05:50Doesn't let him get in front of him.
00:05:51Excuse me, young fella.
00:05:52Welcome to the league, AJ.
00:05:54Put him in the basket.
00:05:55Take that with you.
00:05:56Now, we talk about it again.
00:05:57We go.
00:05:58The guard goes over.
00:05:59We don't get an illegal screen.
00:06:00Excuse me, the guard goes under.
00:06:01We don't get a legal screen.
00:06:02We just set it again.
00:06:04Underneath the guard, bottom hip.
00:06:05Make sure we create an advantage.
00:06:07This AD right here.
00:06:08Through his chest, put him in the torture chamber.
00:06:10I love this for them.
00:06:11This is a team who is 16th in half-court offense.
00:06:15So they're still third in transition offense.
00:06:17But when they get into the half-court, outside of Pascal Siakam, this is something they can go to offensively.
00:06:22And it can be efficient for them.
00:06:23I'm loving this old-school, new-school kind of matchup.
00:06:26But let's talk the new-school real quick.
00:06:27With Kat.
00:06:28Because if you were in his shoes, would the lack of off-season extension be in the back of your
00:06:34mind with this play, Kyle?
00:06:35Yeah.
00:06:36Damn right.
00:06:37Damn right.
00:06:37I think so.
00:06:38I think he's proving it right now.
00:06:39I think he's going out to the show.
00:06:40Hey, listen.
00:06:40I know I'm frustrated that I didn't get it.
00:06:42But I'm going to go out there and prove why I should have got this maximum contract.
00:06:45And I should have got the 200-plus million dollars.
00:06:47And I think he's doing everything he's supposed to do.
00:06:50He's definitely getting that double-double record tonight.
00:06:52And I think that's going to be in his mind.
00:06:53I think he's just playing very well.
00:06:55Very, very, very good basketball right now.
00:06:57Yeah.
00:06:57He said, come on.
00:06:58I want that mula.
00:06:59He deserves it.
00:07:00Yeah.
00:07:00He deserves it.
00:07:01And that's the way to go get it.
00:07:02Don't talk about it.
00:07:03Be about it.
00:07:04Oh, come on.
00:07:05And with that, thanks for watching.
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00:07:13Our doubleheader tonight gets underway in Indianapolis.
00:07:16The reigning champs, the Knicks, and the Pacers are both fighting to avoid an 0-2 start in this NBA
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00:08:25Another chapter of the Knicks and the Pacers.
00:08:29The Knicks are the defending cup champions.
00:08:32They also happen to be the defending NBA champions.
00:08:35And the Pacers are trying to get themselves back into gear after a 4-8 start to the regular season.
00:08:42Let's check out the starting lineups for these two teams.
00:08:45First for the Knicks.
00:08:46Josh Hart returned to the lineup against Cleveland after missing three games with an ankle injury.
00:08:51He's joined by Brunson, Bridges, Ananobi, and Carl Anthony Towns.
00:08:56Once again, no Tyrese Halliburton.
00:08:58He's missing his ninth straight game.
00:09:00Left hamstring strain.
00:09:01So it's Nembhard at point guard, Neesmith, Oubre, Siakam, and Zubats.
00:09:08Indiana coming off a 114-101 win over Washington on Wednesday night.
00:09:13They took over in the fourth quarter.
00:09:15Rick Carlisle's team went on a 14-0 run to open up the fourth and pull away from the Wizards.
00:09:23The Knicks fell to Cleveland on Wednesday night.
00:09:25Mike Brown's squad went down 115-107.
00:09:29Mike Brown thought it was their best shot-profile game of the season, but they only produced 107 points.
00:09:36Well, because they're struggling to shoot the ball.
00:09:38But all you can do as a coach and a team is execute to get the best possible shots and
00:09:44believe that they'll eventually go down.
00:09:47The Knicks are starting a four-game road trip.
00:09:51They've won six of their last eight.
00:09:53The Pacers have dropped seven of nine.
00:09:56Not coincidentally, that has been the same amount of time that Tyrese Halliburton has been out of action.
00:10:02Yeah, and look, Halliburton might be as valuable to his team as anyone in the NBA.
00:10:13So, the Knicks and Indiana Pacers, tonight NBA Cup play.
00:10:18Both teams are 0-1.
00:10:20The Pacers are at a minus 20 in the diff.
00:10:22They lost to Miami.
00:10:25And that ball out of bounds off the opening tip.
00:10:28Our officiating crew, Justin Van Dyne, Ed Molloy, and In-Tay Huang.
00:10:36And, Stan, I know you get very excited.
00:10:39They're going to determine whether or not they're going to jump it again.
00:10:42Well, they are with two different guys now.
00:10:44They couldn't determine who the ball was off of.
00:10:47So, now, Mikkel Bridges and Kelly Oubre will jump it up.
00:10:53Mikkel Bridges playing in his 650th consecutive game, eighth all-time.
00:10:58Indiana controls it, and a swooping move there by Nembhard.
00:11:03Well, that was just a great play by Nembhard on the tip.
00:11:06Bridges controlled the tip, but he was able, Nembhard was able to basically come through and steal it.
00:11:15Towns whips a pass to the corner.
00:11:18Stepping in front, Nembhard, and it's out of bounds.
00:11:21Rick Carlisle lauded the play of Nembhard defensively.
00:11:25His toughness, his physicality.
00:11:27Said he's just a winner, and he certainly is.
00:11:30And already two outstanding plays from him in the first 30 seconds.
00:11:35Knicks have six seconds to work with here.
00:11:37Hart, the trigger man.
00:11:39Couldn't get it in to Brunson.
00:11:41Instead, it's Bridges.
00:11:42Swing it.
00:11:43At Anobi, shot clock winding down.
00:11:45The step back grazes the rim out of bounds.
00:11:49Well, and look, one of the things with the Knicks is they used to be one of the best teams
00:11:55in the league
00:11:56laid in the shot clock in scoring.
00:11:58Now, they are really struggling.
00:12:01They still get to that point in the shot clock more than almost anybody in the league,
00:12:06but they have not been able to convert.
00:12:08And New York is playing at the slowest pace in the NBA so far this season.
00:12:13Zubac, traditional big man.
00:12:15Dump it down to him.
00:12:16Working against Towns.
00:12:18With the left hand, it doesn't go.
00:12:19And a heart the board.
00:12:20Excellent defense by Towns.
00:12:22Standing his ground.
00:12:23But Zubac does have a great left hand, though he misses there.
00:12:28Out front, offense running through Towns.
00:12:31He's trying to get Brunson a touch here, but Nembhard is all over him.
00:12:35Bridges drives and kicks.
00:12:38Extra Towns off.
00:12:40Rebounded by Oubre.
00:12:42Towns shooting just under 40% on the year.
00:12:47And I called him the best shooting big man of all time.
00:12:50Look, I'm friends with Bob McAdoo, and I know Bob's angry for me for saying that,
00:12:54but I think Towns is proven.
00:12:56Pull-up jump, it goes for Andrew Nembhard.
00:12:59Well, his efficiency this year, Nembhard has just been outstanding.
00:13:0346% from the floor, 43 from three.
00:13:08Towns takes it in for two.
00:13:13Towns has been one of the few guys finishing around the rim for New York this year.
00:13:20Nembhard drives.
00:13:21Nice step in there by Bridges, creating a turnover.
00:13:25Hard up the floor.
00:13:26He'll cross it over to the Ananobi three.
00:13:31Well, Mike Brown will like that, and so will Josh Hart.
00:13:35Both of them talking about the need to play faster.
00:13:39Little zigzag by Nembhard.
00:13:42It's in and out.
00:13:43Zubac got his hands on it, but it is out of bounds.
00:13:48Well, that would have been a rare offensive rebound for Indiana.
00:13:55Last in the league in offensive rebounding percentage.
00:13:58Brunson on target.
00:14:007-0 run for the Knicks.
00:14:01This is a mismatch on the glass tonight.
00:14:05Yeah, it really is.
00:14:06The best rebounding team in the league against the next-to-last rebounding team in the league in Indiana.
00:14:13Siakam got him.
00:14:15Well, the Knicks decided to go under on that screen.
00:14:19See, how come time to get his feet set and knock it in?
00:14:23We are tied at 7.
00:14:26Just about three minutes gone by in this opening quarter.
00:14:30Bridges inside the arc for 2.
00:14:32Good sign for him.
00:14:33Yeah, absolutely.
00:14:35Only shooting 38% on twos.
00:14:3857% in his career.
00:14:41So, it has really been a dying hit.
00:14:43And Obre takes it at the chest of Brunson and draws the foul.
00:14:48Well, here's the Knicks in transition.
00:14:50Hart finding Ananobi.
00:14:53And then here the Knicks go under.
00:14:56Ananobi trying to slide under.
00:14:58Too much time for Siakam.
00:15:01But the Knicks have really struggled at the rim, Cassidy.
00:15:04And Josh Hart thinks he has the remedy for that.
00:15:07And it is to do what?
00:15:09Go faster.
00:15:10He says it's an easy, quick fix for higher quality shots at the rim.
00:15:14He said, you know, of course the Knicks are last in the league in transition rate.
00:15:17And Hart says that they're just playing slower.
00:15:19And he says it's a 10-game sample, so they're not going to blow it out of proportion.
00:15:23But he said even his own role is different this year.
00:15:26His rebounding is down because he's the defensive stopper now,
00:15:28guarding the other team's point of attack guy.
00:15:30So he's not at the rim.
00:15:31So really, he's just saying we need to get faster, especially the starting five guys.
00:15:36And we all have memories, Cassidy and Stan, of what they did in the postseason.
00:15:40How crisp their offense was.
00:15:42How efficient it was.
00:15:44The scoring seemed to come so easily for the Knicks during that magical run.
00:15:48Towns pops and hits.
00:15:50This is the Knicks we're used to seeing right now.
00:15:53And back to Cassidy's point and Josh Hart's point.
00:15:57In the playoffs last year, the Knicks led the NBA in fast break points.
00:16:05Knicks have made their last five shots.
00:16:07Oubre cannot answer.
00:16:08Bridges clears.
00:16:09Well, this is where they're best, in my opinion, in transition,
00:16:12is when Hart is handling the ball.
00:16:14Oh, slip pass.
00:16:16Brunson to Bridges, diving to the rim.
00:16:18That's great cut and an outstanding pass by Brunson.
00:16:23The ball is moving.
00:16:25The Knicks have a five-point lead over Indiana.
00:16:32Step back, Jay.
00:16:34Siakam missed it.
00:16:35Clock's out there by Towns.
00:16:37Well, that should have gone in because that's exactly the move we showed in the open
00:16:41with him on the right-to-left cross.
00:16:44And now Towns on the cut.
00:16:45Sharing is caring.
00:16:47Hart to Towns.
00:16:49And the Knicks are on a smoking hot streak.
00:16:53They've made their last seven shots.
00:16:55Well, look at these passes.
00:16:58Great cut by Bridges, Brunson, fantastic pass.
00:17:02And then Hart to Towns on the cut.
00:17:05Easy buckets for the Knicks.
00:17:12Welcome back to the Emirates NBA Cup with coverage on Prime.
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00:17:17We are in Indianapolis.
00:17:19The Knicks are on their second 7-0 run.
00:17:22They've got a 16-9 lead over the Pacers.
00:17:27Look, it's all going well for the Knicks.
00:17:29This is the version that Mike Brown wants to see.
00:17:33Nembhard makes his move.
00:17:34Screen from Zubats.
00:17:35He tried to loop it.
00:17:36And it's broken up by Ananobi.
00:17:38The acceleration by Bridges.
00:17:40Early offense.
00:17:41Bridges decides not to take three.
00:17:44Ananobi will.
00:17:45Short.
00:17:48It's two turnovers for Nembhard.
00:17:51He had 30 assists and five turnovers in his last three games.
00:17:58Nembhard lines it up.
00:18:00And he hits the iron.
00:18:04Brunson leaves it for Towns.
00:18:07Attack mode.
00:18:08Step back J over Zubats.
00:18:10Let's book it.
00:18:12He's just off to such a great start this year.
00:18:15Leading the league in rebounding.
00:18:17Career high shooting.
00:18:19Al P.
00:18:20It.
00:18:21I am.
00:18:21His career low in field goal attempts to start this season.
00:18:25He's just been so efficient.
00:18:26Oh that was fancy for Mee Smith and a chance at a three point play.
00:18:32That ends a nine nothing run.
00:18:37It's a nice move here behind the back.
00:18:40Gets to the rim.
00:18:41And Zubats had Towns sealed off so no help there able to get to the rim.
00:18:48Changes here for Indiana.
00:18:50Quentin Jackson in along with Jay Huff.
00:18:54You mentioned Towns.
00:18:55He's averaging 13 and a half boards per game to lead the NBA.
00:19:01You know nobody uses more players than Rick Carlisle does.
00:19:08Already nine guys have played in the first six minutes of this game for the Pacers.
00:19:14They'll often use 12 or 13 players.
00:19:17T.J. McConnell in seeing his first action.
00:19:20So is Obi Toppin the former Knick.
00:19:23Towns over Huff.
00:19:25No.
00:19:26And it's rebounded by McConnell.
00:19:28His minutes are going to be up a bit here tonight.
00:19:33But still not at the place that he's accustomed to.
00:19:36Huff with a downtown hit.
00:19:38Well shooting fives can be a problem for anybody.
00:19:43But it's tough for Towns to get out on those guys.
00:19:46Bridges off to a great start.
00:19:49They need a three for three for him.
00:19:51He's been on a struggle.
00:19:52He showed it.
00:19:53Career low scoring.
00:19:55Already above his season's average tonight.
00:19:58Perfectly set up.
00:20:00McConnell to Huff on a special delivery.
00:20:04Well Huff showing his versatility.
00:20:06Corner three and then rolling to the rim for the loss.
00:20:10Brunson trying to take advantage against McConnell.
00:20:13It's an offensive foul.
00:20:15Well we know that's been a point of emphasis this year.
00:20:18Especially looking for when they extend their arm or use too much force.
00:20:24But here's the lob.
00:20:26T.J. McConnell for Huff.
00:20:28And he puts it down.
00:20:30And then this time he draws the help.
00:20:32Huff in the corner.
00:20:33Knocks it down.
00:20:34Huff had only been two for 14 from three over his last five games.
00:20:39He's been off to a rough start this year.
00:20:41But he's a guy a big threat from that range.
00:20:45Second personal on Brunson.
00:20:46He's now on the bench.
00:20:47Kolick is in.
00:20:48McBride in.
00:20:50Along with Drummond and Shammott.
00:20:52Both teams now with only one starter on the floor.
00:20:57Huff just made a three from that corner.
00:20:59Comes up short on that attempt.
00:21:01And the Knicks lead by three.
00:21:03Shammott.
00:21:05Off the rim.
00:21:06Cleared by Toppin.
00:21:10Jackson handling it.
00:21:11McConnell off the ball.
00:21:13Kick and pop for Huff.
00:21:15Got him.
00:21:17And rattles home from long range.
00:21:21The Virginia product.
00:21:23Jay Huff.
00:21:24Helping to fuel an 11-2 run.
00:21:27We're tied at 20.
00:21:29That's a lot of scoring.
00:21:31444 to go in the first.
00:21:33Huff.
00:21:34You know.
00:21:35He's a three and D center.
00:21:37You don't see many of those.
00:21:39Shot blocker.
00:21:40And a three point shooter.
00:21:43McBride sticks it from long range.
00:21:45The hot shooting for Myles McBride.
00:21:48This second unit has been highly effective.
00:21:51That's really how the Knicks have been staying afloat.
00:21:55Especially on the offensive end.
00:21:57McConnell.
00:21:59Just all the old school characteristics that you're looking for.
00:22:04His pace is just incredible.
00:22:06Always on the attack.
00:22:07Living in the paint.
00:22:09And then he immediately turns around and picks up full court.
00:22:12And keeps pressure on the ball.
00:22:14Cole, it's three.
00:22:14Rims out.
00:22:15And Huff with a box out.
00:22:18Indiana's up to 57% shooting.
00:22:21Well, and the best thing for Indiana is they have not given up an offensive rebound.
00:22:28McConnell swing.
00:22:29Is Huff feeling it?
00:22:30No.
00:22:31Well, he's feeling it.
00:22:32I am.
00:22:32That one just didn't go in.
00:22:34Well, it has to go in for me to say yes.
00:22:37McBride can't hit the three.
00:22:39What an extension there by Art trying to save and he does.
00:22:43Colek with the touch pass.
00:22:44Shannon swings it.
00:22:45Shooting practice McBride.
00:22:48And Drummond with the rebound, but a discard.
00:22:52Drummond claiming he was held.
00:22:54The officials called it on him.
00:22:56And the contact with Huff.
00:23:01And Quentin Jackson gets in the paint, throws it back for the Huff three.
00:23:06And keeping TJ McConnell out of the paint, not easy.
00:23:11The Pacers average 50 points a game in the paint.
00:23:14They've got 10 already in this game.
00:23:18Indiana looking to go back in front here.
00:23:20Tight defense from Shannon.
00:23:22Jackson swings it.
00:23:23McConnell.
00:23:24McConnell's been dealing with a hamstring issue.
00:23:27And that one's off the rim.
00:23:29Drummond battling with his own teammate, Hart.
00:23:32Well, Drummond wants to rebound.
00:23:33He's the leading per minute rebounder in the league on both boards by a significant amount.
00:23:41Drummond gets a touch.
00:23:42Way outside.
00:23:43Hands it to McBride.
00:23:44Swing for Colek.
00:23:46Now Schammett's involved.
00:23:47The ball is moving.
00:23:49Hart with the shot clock winding down.
00:23:52Offensive rebound.
00:23:53Colek.
00:23:54Reload for Schammett.
00:23:55Jackson cuts him off.
00:24:00Schammett is off the mark.
00:24:02Again, we talked about it in the open.
00:24:04They're missing right now, but Mike Brown's got to love the ball movement and the energy.
00:24:09Aggressive move by Obi Toppin.
00:24:12Indiana up by one.
00:24:15The Knicks have now missed five straight shots.
00:24:20Schammett goes cross court for Hart.
00:24:22He fires.
00:24:23And it's rebounded by Jackson, who came flying in.
00:24:28No New York wants to play faster, but this game's being played at Indiana's pace right now.
00:24:33Swing it.
00:24:34Top in.
00:24:36Missed it from long range.
00:24:38And the rebound tracked down by Colek.
00:24:41Trying to weave through traffic.
00:24:43Jackson forms a wall.
00:24:45Loop it for McBride.
00:24:47He draws Oubre with 12 to shoot, under two minutes to go on the first.
00:24:54Entry for Drummond.
00:24:55One-on-one with Huff.
00:24:56Takes the baseline, and he missed it on the inside.
00:24:59The ball ping-pongs off of Jackson.
00:25:02Out of bounds.
00:25:02So the Knicks will retain it with 14 to shoot.
00:25:06New York 0 for its last seven.
00:25:09Late stage its first quarter.
00:25:16Tyrese Halliburton.
00:25:17His value to this team has been immeasurable.
00:25:21Someone's going to get that lucky jersey at some point.
00:25:2424-23 Pacers.
00:25:26Time for Cassidy Hubbard with tonight's home court report.
00:25:28Presented by Wingstop Cassidy.
00:25:31Yeah, I am.
00:25:32There's still no timeline for Tyrese Halliburton's return.
00:25:35But I was able to catch up with him pregame.
00:25:37And he told me, I'm getting there.
00:25:39He said he's running.
00:25:40He's jumping.
00:25:41He's doing pretty much everything.
00:25:42But with a soft tissue injury, it's about testing that limit and trying to push it further
00:25:46while getting around-the-clock treatment.
00:25:49Now, he did point out that Hornets guard Conk-Knipple, who re-injured his hamstring six minutes
00:25:54into his return, may have extended his timeline given the number of hamstring concerns across the league.
00:26:00He told me he's just trying to be as patient as he can because he wants to make sure he's
00:26:03fully healthy
00:26:04when he returns and avoids any further issues this season.
00:26:07Guys, obviously, he's frustrated being out again but trying to be smart.
00:26:11Yeah, Cassidy, that Conk-Knipple injury, there was nothing that happened on the play
00:26:16that would have indicated it was anything serious.
00:26:18Clearly, it was connected to the hamstring issues, and I think all players dealing with those types
00:26:24of injuries get concerned.
00:26:26Can they go full board?
00:26:28Yeah, there's no question.
00:26:30That is a tough injury, and it's easy to re-injure it as Jackson shoots up a brick.
00:26:36Siakam, he misses on a rainbow three.
00:26:39Rebound taken by Kolek, and the Knicks are running.
00:26:43And Anobi decides not to challenge Siakam.
00:26:46Now they settle in with Towns out front.
00:26:50Drummond back on the bench, and Anobi returning to the floor.
00:26:54Off the double team, Towns rolls, Towns adjusts, Towns scores, plus one.
00:27:04If it wasn't for Carl Anthony Towns, this start to the season for the Knicks could be very bad,
00:27:13but he's done an outstanding job.
00:27:15He's just so efficient.
00:27:17He's done it passing, rebounding, scoring at all levels.
00:27:21Great start.
00:27:22That was the first foul of the night called on Indiana.
00:27:27It was an issue in the Cleveland game.
00:27:29The Knicks only attempted 11 free throws.
00:27:33Well, look, they're 24th in the league in attempts.
00:27:36They're 28th in paint points.
00:27:38This is a jump shooting team.
00:27:40And so the fact that they haven't been shooting the jump shots well has become a real problem
00:27:47because this is not an attack-the-rim team.
00:27:50Towns is the only guy who really has been finishing around the rim.
00:27:56Towns has 12 of the Knicks' 26 points who now lead by two.
00:28:01Two-for-one opportunity.
00:28:03Jackson's swing for Siakam.
00:28:06From the corner, Nance missed it.
00:28:08And Nance hit five earlier in the week against Denver in only 13 minutes.
00:28:1515 points on five of seven from three.
00:28:18Seven-second difference.
00:28:19Shot clocked the game clock.
00:28:20Ananobi with the rip move.
00:28:23And he was making his way towards the rim.
00:28:25The foul is called.
00:28:27Second in the last two minutes.
00:28:29Free throws here for Ananobi either way.
00:28:32Take a look at the upcoming national TV schedule.
00:28:34Well, NBA TV tomorrow night, Detroit is at Miami.
00:28:39And then on Monday, Peacock has Orlando at Boston.
00:28:42For more on these games, go to NBA.com or visit the NBA app.
00:28:47Nance picks up the personal.
00:28:49Well, Ananobi, another guy who's been struggling shooting the ball through the Knicks.
00:28:53But his free throw attempts way, way up.
00:28:56This was not a guy who ever got to the line much.
00:28:59And he's getting there almost six times a game this year and shooting 89%.
00:29:04So he's finding ways to be effective even though he's struggled from the floor.
00:29:10Even amidst their offensive woes, they're still 10th in offensive rating.
00:29:16Well, that's just it.
00:29:17If you look at New York's numbers and their sixth in defensive rating,
00:29:22their record just a game above .500 is a little deceptive.
00:29:25This is still an outstanding team.
00:29:31Nembhardt, the tip-in coach, excuse me, Larry Nance.
00:29:37Hardt tosses it up and airball at the horn.
00:29:41The Knicks have a one-point lead at the end of one.
00:29:46Emirates NBA Cup action.
00:29:48East Group B will have second quarter action coming up on Prime.
00:29:57Well, they've met nine times in the playoffs.
00:30:00Indiana has won six of those series.
00:30:03NBA on Prime is brought to you by Wingstop.
00:30:05Game on, flavor on.
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00:30:07And by CarMax.
00:30:09Want to drive.
00:30:10There's a lot of deep history.
00:30:12And a lot of specific moments that stand out in the Pacers-Knicks all-time series.
00:30:21And not a lot of love.
00:30:23Not a lot of love.
00:30:24No, I don't sense that.
00:30:28We start the second quarter with Kolek kicking it out for the Ananobi jumper.
00:30:32It rims out.
00:30:35And it's rebounded by Jalen Slauson.
00:30:37In the game for Indiana.
00:30:39The 11th player already used here by Rick Carlisle in the first half.
00:30:45Siakam comes to the ball.
00:30:47Ananobi digs in defensively.
00:30:49Nembhard is watched by Bridges.
00:30:52They spread the floor.
00:30:54And a foul is called.
00:30:55Siakam wants free throws.
00:30:57And now the officials are going to make that determination.
00:31:00And it will be two free throws for Siakam.
00:31:03Foul on Ananobi.
00:31:05He just came right up through Ananobi's arms to draw the foul.
00:31:11And you see with the Knicks.
00:31:12It looked great early tonight.
00:31:14It was the starters got going.
00:31:16The bench has really struggled.
00:31:18And since Mike Brown broke the lineup and put some subs in,
00:31:22it's sort of fallen apart offensively for New York.
00:31:25Siakam is in year number 11 in the NBA.
00:31:29Incredible story if you think about it.
00:31:30He was discovered at Basketball Without Borders by Luke Richard Bahamute.
00:31:37And then came to the U.S. for college basketball.
00:31:41He had three brothers that played college hoops as well.
00:31:44Siakam played at New Mexico State.
00:31:46His brothers played at Western Kentucky, Vanderbilt, and IUPUI.
00:31:50And then he blossoms into an all-star.
00:31:54Legitimate all-star.
00:31:55Towns misses on the baby hook.
00:31:58He's trying to get Nance to commit.
00:32:01A nice find.
00:32:02And Ananobi wheels it inside for the deuce.
00:32:05Well, Towns gets his own rebound.
00:32:07And then a great pass right there.
00:32:11Siakam draws the foul.
00:32:13And Siakam going back to the line again.
00:32:17And Indiana really hurting New York on penetration.
00:32:23Look at that pass.
00:32:26And Ananobi needed to get that easy one.
00:32:29He's been struggling.
00:32:30Just a great look.
00:32:34Two shots.
00:32:38The all-around skills of Cat.
00:32:40You talked about the shooting prowess.
00:32:41But such a pivotal moment last year against Atlanta in the first round when Mike Brown and the coaching staff
00:32:49made the adjustment to run the offense through Towns.
00:32:52Put him at the elbow and let him initiate.
00:32:55And everything changed.
00:32:57And it really did.
00:32:58And he loved that role.
00:33:00Loved being involved.
00:33:02He has talked about how much he enjoys setting up his teammates.
00:33:09So I think it's a fun role for him.
00:33:11But he hasn't let the other things slip.
00:33:14Particularly his rebound.
00:33:16Kolek has been the clear number two at backup point guard.
00:33:19That ball was kicked.
00:33:22And the shot clock at 14.
00:33:24It had been Jose Alvarado.
00:33:26Alvarado had gotten injured.
00:33:28Came back.
00:33:29Mike Brown said, hey, we're not going to replace you because of injury.
00:33:31But it is a competition.
00:33:33And the decision has been made that Kolek right now has the upper hand in the rotation.
00:33:37Well, Kolek is leading the league in assists per minute.
00:33:41Almost 14 per 36 minutes.
00:33:44No one else even close.
00:33:47And Kolek touched it last.
00:33:49Out of bounds.
00:33:52The Knicks 29.
00:33:54The Pacers 28.
00:33:55Both teams were scorching early.
00:33:58Siakam.
00:34:00It bounces down for Siakam.
00:34:03Well, Indiana got the ball up the floor quickly.
00:34:07Siakam has hurt them on drives the last two possessions.
00:34:11And so then Towns playing him a little soft for the drive.
00:34:14He knocks down the three.
00:34:16And Siakam has called for the foul on the other end.
00:34:19You see Towns.
00:34:20Towns concerned about the drive.
00:34:22And then Siakam knocks it down.
00:34:25But this is what you do.
00:34:26In transition, you have the cross match.
00:34:30Towns able to get down the floor.
00:34:32Get Siakam on him and create the foul.
00:34:35First foul on Siakam.
00:34:37Cutting to the rim.
00:34:38And a noby with an acrobatic finish.
00:34:41And another setup by Carl Anthony Towns.
00:34:43Towns has 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
00:34:53This pass and a very nice finish by Anna Noby.
00:35:03They do a great job on this on the side out of bounds.
00:35:07This back screen.
00:35:08They inbound to Towns.
00:35:10They've had great success with that all year on side out.
00:35:15And a foul was called on Bridges.
00:35:19Shot clock at 15.
00:35:21Nembhard gives it up for Siakam.
00:35:24One-on-one with Anna Noby.
00:35:27Now Slauson is involved.
00:35:30Neesmith ball fake.
00:35:32Gets around Kolic.
00:35:34Over Clarkson.
00:35:35It rims out.
00:35:36And the rebound to Kolic.
00:35:38Clarkson now in there for New York.
00:35:41Bridges.
00:35:43Aggressive, but couldn't finish.
00:35:44Off the rim.
00:35:47Nembhard, head on a swivel.
00:35:49Swing it.
00:35:52Oh, Kirk Perry.
00:35:54Don't see that call very often in the NBA.
00:35:57Slauson, who was just processing whether or not he was going to shoot the ball, carried it.
00:36:05Slauson, a two-way guy out of Furman, who's gotten a great opportunity.
00:36:11That was pretty obvious.
00:36:12Oh, excuse me.
00:36:13On Nembhard.
00:36:17Towns on a handoff for Clarkson.
00:36:24Six to shoot.
00:36:25Bridges way outside.
00:36:26The Knicks have nothing going right now.
00:36:28That ball tipped by Slauson.
00:36:30That ball tipped by Slauson.
00:36:30Caught by Ananobi.
00:36:31Hits the deck, and they turn it over.
00:36:34Jackson, head and shoulder fake, draws a crowd, and a jump ball.
00:36:40Now, Slauson's defense at the other end, he pushed bridges all the way out to half court, and the pressure
00:36:47created that turnover.
00:36:49If you're a two-way guy, you're a two-way guy, and you're going to try to get minutes, doing
00:36:55it at the defensive end with that kind of effort and intensity, is a great way to start.
00:37:01Slauson played at Furman, spent five years there, was the Southern Conference Player of the Year for the Paladins in
00:37:092023.
00:37:10Had a cup of coffee with Sacramento, he's been around the G League, you mentioned the two-way deal.
00:37:17They just have liked his defensive flexibility and switchability.
00:37:24And he's earned minutes.
00:37:26He has, and he's like so many guys, if he could just take a jump in terms of his ability
00:37:32to shoot the ball, the guy could be an outstanding player.
00:37:35Siakam floats it up.
00:37:37No, but a foul.
00:37:38And Indiana's getting to the free-throw line.
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00:38:17Would you say that's multiple bags of popcorn for you?
00:38:20Oh, I mean, I'm going to have to go and pop a new batch like every game probably at the
00:38:26start of every game.
00:38:27Except we have to work one of them, so I can't do it during that game.
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00:38:37I like that.
00:38:3733-31, Indiana in front, and a whistle-stop play.
00:38:42This second quarter has been more at a snail's pace with a bunch of fouls and stoppages.
00:38:49Jackson picks up the personal.
00:38:55And Rick Carlisle is sharing his opinion with In-Tay Huang.
00:39:03The coaches really do try to be helpful to the reference.
00:39:07And here's the same side out of bounds, but they did a good job blowing up the back screen.
00:39:11Now the two-man game, Brunson in town.
00:39:14Brunson used to play for Carlisle in Dallas.
00:39:19And another whistle off that drive by Clarkson, and the fans are getting restless.
00:39:32So it's going to be Siakam, and it's number two.
00:39:41Well, the intensity and physicality is picked up.
00:39:46Get it in.
00:39:46Brunson using his body against Jackson.
00:39:48The step-back J doesn't go.
00:39:51And a rebound controlled by Slauson.
00:39:53Brunson just hasn't been able to get back to go at the level that he normally has.
00:40:00Siakam, it's not going to count the off-balance delivery.
00:40:06The foul is on the floor.
00:40:08I'm not quite sure why on that, but Siakam really taking over here.
00:40:17Ah, wow.
00:40:18It looked to me like it was on the gavel.
00:40:21The Knicks are over the limit, so two free throws coming, but not a chance at a three-point play.
00:40:28No, but over the limit with still 8.25 to go in the quarter.
00:40:33And this is something New York doesn't normally do.
00:40:37They're the seventh best in the league at keeping opponents off the free throw.
00:40:42It was a problem in the Cleveland game.
00:40:47Nembhardt goes to the bench.
00:40:48McConnell replaces him.
00:40:50Hart picks up his second foul.
00:40:54If you're watching this game, or you watch Pacer basketball, you've got to keep the scorecard ready.
00:41:01I mean, you've got to constantly adjust who's in the game.
00:41:05The subs come very frequently.
00:41:08Offensive rebound for Slauson, and another foul against New York.
00:41:14Siakam now has eight free throw attempts himself.
00:41:17The Knicks, as a team, have three.
00:41:22That foul is on Clarkson.
00:41:27And more free throws now for Indiana.
00:41:33Well, you want to be physical, but you've got to move your feet, and you've got to quit just reaching.
00:41:41Here comes Obi Toppin.
00:41:43I think it's a rule at Pacer games now.
00:41:47If there's a stoppage in play, there has to be a substitution.
00:41:52The Carlisle rule.
00:41:54One out of two for Slauson.
00:41:57But, you know, Rick was one of the guys that two years ago said, the game is different now.
00:42:03You can't just rely on your stars or your starters.
00:42:06You've got to build out an entire roster.
00:42:10And he has certainly coached to that philosophy.
00:42:13Terrific angle from Jalen Brunson to cut it to two.
00:42:17Jackson probing.
00:42:19Slauson taken away by Brunson.
00:42:22Knicks are running.
00:42:23Hart accelerates.
00:42:24Bridges sets the feet.
00:42:25Fires.
00:42:26Can't hit.
00:42:28Uncontested rebound to Slauson.
00:42:30Mike Brown will like that, though.
00:42:32He'll like the pace, and he'll like the spray out.
00:42:35Toppin is poppin'.
00:42:41Indiana has its largest lead, 38-33.
00:42:45Well, when we say it's a make-or-miss league, that's what we're talking about.
00:42:49One end, an open transition three for New York.
00:42:52As Bridges picks the law up to town.
00:42:54At the other end, Indiana, an open transition three, and they knock it down.
00:43:0138-35.
00:43:05McConnell is just so savvy and steady.
00:43:09Turnover.
00:43:12But Indiana gives it right back.
00:43:15Bridges on a bounce for Hart.
00:43:17Swing for Brunson.
00:43:18He fires off.
00:43:20Offensive rebound, Towns.
00:43:22Oh, the no look!
00:43:24But Clarkson couldn't finish.
00:43:26It's knocked out of bounds.
00:43:27Last touch by Indiana.
00:43:32Carl-Anthony Towns in some pain.
00:43:35We've got a timeout with 6.55 remaining in his first half.
00:43:43Since it's the mandatory timeout, Indiana is still charged.
00:43:47However, they have the ability for a second challenge.
00:43:59During the timeout, Rick Carlisle decided to challenge the call on the floor, which was last touch, Indiana.
00:44:06They have reviewed it, and he was correct.
00:44:09Last touch, New York.
00:44:11And this is just great camera work by our crew to see that.
00:44:15A very tough call for the officials, but the review made it possible.
00:44:20Cassidy Hubbard went over to check on Carl-Anthony Towns.
00:44:23He appears to be okay, though.
00:44:25He is now on the Knicks bench with Drummond back in there, joined by McBride.
00:44:30Five-point lead for Indiana.
00:44:32Zubats, ball fake.
00:44:34And he doesn't get the roll.
00:44:36Popped up in the air.
00:44:38Another attempt for Zubats, and he puts it in.
00:44:41Zubats is a great rebounder with great hands and can finish with either hand inside.
00:44:48And they are outscoring the Knicks 5-2 on second-chance points.
00:44:53If that holds up, the Knicks are going to have a hard time winning this game.
00:44:57The Knicks are best in the league with second-chance points.
00:45:01Brunson just collided with his own man, Hart, bringing the ball up the floor.
00:45:06The Knicks can't convert McConnell to Toppen.
00:45:09He's explosive, and the finger roll goes.
00:45:13Toppen runs out at every opportunity, and your defensive balance has to be great,
00:45:19and you've got to get a guy's back deeper than he is.
00:45:24McBride, a back-in.
00:45:25Swing for Shannon.
00:45:27That ball got tipped.
00:45:28Out of bounds.
00:45:29Last touch by Jackson.
00:45:31I'll tell you what.
00:45:34Here it is.
00:45:35Watch Toppen.
00:45:36He's gone.
00:45:37Brunson is the deepest guy.
00:45:38He's got to be back deeper than that on the shot attempt.
00:45:42He's just standing and watching.
00:45:45I think it's been a problem league-wide this year.
00:45:47I think people have not done a good job with defense and balance.
00:45:52Hart's jumper.
00:45:53Too strong.
00:45:55Rebounded by Jackson.
00:45:56New York's start of the night 7 of 9 since they are 8 of 30.
00:46:03Zubat's on a handoff to McConnell.
00:46:06One-on-one with Shammett using the screen.
00:46:08McConnell off the rip.
00:46:11Almost everybody goes under screens on T.J. McConnell,
00:46:15which does give him room for that mid-range jumper.
00:46:20Shammett, his jumper is no good.
00:46:23And the box out there by Zubat's.
00:46:26Indiana doing a surprisingly outstanding job on the blast.
00:46:33Slauson couldn't convert.
00:46:35The tip-in doesn't go for Jackson.
00:46:38Right now it's 5-on-4.
00:46:40McBride.
00:46:41And a foul called.
00:46:43Off the ball.
00:46:45There was a discard as Slauson took the hit.
00:46:52The officials are now having an extended chat.
00:46:59But again, New York running.
00:47:02They get a wide-open corner three.
00:47:04Last year they were 42% on corner threes.
00:47:08And this year only 35%.
00:47:11That's a wide-open shot.
00:47:13To me, the problem with New York's offense is simple.
00:47:16They're not making shots that they should be able to make.
00:47:20The foul is called on Drummond.
00:47:22Yeah, that one's pretty obvious, Andre.
00:47:26And Slauson took the brunt of it.
00:47:31Indiana's out-rebounding New York 21-18.
00:47:34That's a plus three.
00:47:35That is so much better than they've done throughout the season.
00:47:39Yeah, look, they're one of the worst rebounding teams in the league.
00:47:43And they're playing the best rebounding team in the league.
00:47:46And they have flipped that script tonight.
00:47:48Toppin' ball faked.
00:47:51Now it's Oubre.
00:47:53Oubre floats it up.
00:47:55No.
00:47:56Tough shot.
00:47:57Oubre's got to kick that one out to top it.
00:48:02The Knicks' offense was free-flowing early.
00:48:05Brunson connects from long range.
00:48:09And a timeout taken by the Pacers as the Knicks cut it to six.
00:48:14We've got 4.27 to go.
00:48:16First half in Indiana.
00:48:20Welcome back here in Indianapolis.
00:48:23Time for tonight's Hardwood Heroes, presented by FanDuel.
00:48:26Carl Anthony Towns continues to be the go-to guy for New York.
00:48:3014 points, five rebounds, three assists.
00:48:34And in the absence of Tyrese Halliburton, Pascal Siakam is doing even more.
00:48:3911 points, including a pair of three-pointers for Siakam.
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00:48:53Ryan, this is the best Indiana defense I've seen all year.
00:48:57They, since that start of the game when the Knicks were just rolling,
00:49:02they have, since that first four or five minutes,
00:49:04Indiana has just made things tough.
00:49:07Nothing coming easy for New York.
00:49:0921-year-old Frenchman, Pacom Dottier, now in for the Knicks.
00:49:15Nembhard on a spin.
00:49:17And it rims out.
00:49:20Cleaning up Zubatts on aisle 40.
00:49:24That is Zubatts' fourth offensive rebound.
00:49:28New York has four offensive rebounds as a team.
00:49:32Brunson with a series of moves.
00:49:34The spin and fade doesn't go.
00:49:37Oubre up high for the rebound.
00:49:39Those are shots he's hit over the last four years
00:49:42at about a 55% rate.
00:49:46Backdoor won't count for Siakam.
00:49:48There was a hold on Dottier.
00:49:51He's in there because of his size, his physicality.
00:49:54As Mike Brown is making a determination
00:49:57as to who's going to fill that wing role,
00:50:00Diawara had been getting some opportunities of late.
00:50:02Yeah, look, he gave them both opportunities in the preseason,
00:50:06then gave Diawara some stuff.
00:50:09But now Dottier only played 16 minutes coming into tonight.
00:50:17A pair of free throws here for Siakam.
00:50:20Time for tonight's Fit Check presented by Lexus.
00:50:23You've got Golden State and San Antonio still to come on prime.
00:50:27Yaxo Lendeborg.
00:50:28What a revelation he has been.
00:50:30And Victor Wembenyama has been absolutely dominant
00:50:34for the San Antonio Spurs.
00:50:37Got the action for you with Kevin Harlan, Jim Jackson, Ali Clifton.
00:50:40That is coming up West Group C with both teams at 1-0
00:50:46and impressive dips.
00:50:48Yeah, look, and San Antonio's won 10 in a row.
00:50:52Golden State without Curry.
00:50:54Big challenge tonight.
00:50:56But I think one of the things that has really propelled Wembeny
00:51:00is he's playing more closer to the basket.
00:51:02Not shooting as many threes.
00:51:04Not shooting as many mid-range jumpers.
00:51:07And when he's around the basket, we know.
00:51:097'4 and skill, unstoppable.
00:51:12Nance has called for the foul.
00:51:14Towns was grabbing at his face.
00:51:17See, took a shot to the jaw.
00:51:19It was an elbow from Nance.
00:51:26So, side out here for the Knicks.
00:51:283-33 to go.
00:51:31Second quarter.
00:51:32It's the largest lead of the night for Indiana.
00:51:34And an OBE doesn't get it to go.
00:51:37Rebounded by Neesmith.
00:51:38New York, 4 for 19-3.
00:51:42We know in that run to the championship last year,
00:51:46they led the playoffs in three-point percentage at over 39%.
00:51:51Struggling tonight.
00:51:54Foul is called on Kolek.
00:51:57It was ruled a non-shooting foul,
00:51:59but they've been over the limit since the 8-50 mark.
00:52:02So, free throws here for Andrew Nembhard.
00:52:06Signed to a three-year, $59 million deal.
00:52:09In year number five in the NBA.
00:52:12Played a couple years in Florida.
00:52:14Then went to Gonzaga.
00:52:19Nembhard putting up career numbers this season for Rick Carlisle.
00:52:25Yeah, an eighth in the league in assists
00:52:27as he's had to take over that point guard position for Indiana.
00:52:33But Indiana getting their work done now
00:52:36by attacking and getting to the free throw line.
00:52:38And that storyline from the other night
00:52:40when Cleveland took 25 free throws to the Knicks.
00:52:4311 is continuing tonight.
00:52:4417-3 in favor of Indiana in free throw attempts.
00:52:49Knicks retain it with eight to shoot.
00:52:51But they're in a 12-point hole on the road.
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00:53:01Kolek will toss it in.
00:53:04The Knicks are shooting 37% from the field.
00:53:07Brunson lines it up.
00:53:08And he buries it from long range.
00:53:12He's now in double figures to go along with Towns.
00:53:16So, 10 points for Jalen Brunson.
00:53:19Nembhard swings it.
00:53:20Siakam.
00:53:2310 on the timer.
00:53:24And a push on Kolek.
00:53:26And Kolek frustrated, but that's just an obvious push.
00:53:31It happened right in front of Justin Van Dyne.
00:53:34Yeah, it just, it was, you can't let that one go.
00:53:38It's an easy call for the official.
00:53:40And the Knicks just not as disciplined defensively right now
00:53:45as they need to be to overcome their shooting woes.
00:53:52Kelly Oubre Jr., now in his 12th season in the NBA,
00:53:57they signed him to do a two-year, $17 million deal.
00:54:00He's played with Washington, Phoenix, Golden State, Charlotte,
00:54:05most recently Philadelphia.
00:54:10And he extends the Indiana lead.
00:54:13Well, unless it's Zubat's out, Kelly Oubre steps in for whichever starter is out for Rick Carlisle.
00:54:23Townsets the screen for Brunson, takes the opening,
00:54:26Euros and kicks for the Bridges.
00:54:28Three short.
00:54:29Rebounded by Kolek.
00:54:30Knicks get a reload.
00:54:322.25 to play.
00:54:34First half.
00:54:35Nice look.
00:54:36It's Brunson to Bridges flying in for the bucket.
00:54:40Well, that's the fourth cutting layup New York has gotten to.
00:54:46Nembhard missed it.
00:54:50Nine-point game.
00:54:51Brunson with a head of steam.
00:54:54He draws the foul on Oubre.
00:54:56Automatically makes the motion to challenge it.
00:54:59Wow.
00:55:00I think he hit him on this.
00:55:02He did.
00:55:03In the arm.
00:55:04New York getting a lot of these tonight on the cut.
00:55:08Great cut by Bridges.
00:55:11And there's the foul on Oubre.
00:55:13Gets him on the arm.
00:55:14There's no way Rick Carlisle is going to challenge that.
00:55:17First free throw attempt of the night for Jalen Brunson.
00:55:28In his career as a Knick against Indiana, he's averaging over 30 points per game, shooting it at just under
00:55:3750% from the field, gets to the free throw line, 7.2 attempts, splits a pair.
00:55:42Well, he's averaged over 30 against the Pacers in the playoffs also, so the team he's had great success against
00:55:50throughout his career.
00:55:52Indiana leads New York by 8.
00:55:55Neesmith swings for Nance and gets it back with 8 to shoot.
00:55:59Neesmith makes his move with a pull-up jump.
00:56:01It's pure.
00:56:08And a lead back up to 10 for Indiana.
00:56:15Towns against the undersized Nance.
00:56:197 to shoot.
00:56:20Ananobi a clean look.
00:56:23Rebound, slept to the outside.
00:56:24Towns is there.
00:56:25Cutter Ananobi couldn't lay it in.
00:56:32Nembhard, small against big.
00:56:35Neesmith, his jumper, he's got it.
00:56:39The lead is ballooned to 13.
00:56:42And Mike Brown is incensed.
00:56:46Well, he's upset that Ananobi didn't get the call on the preceding possession after the offensive rebound.
00:56:57And he just got called for a technical.
00:56:59And Mike doesn't get many of those.
00:57:01He's not a guy who is particularly hard on referees.
00:57:07So Neesmith is going to go to the free throw line.
00:57:10And this is the one that Mike thought he should get a foul call on.
00:57:20And now it's a 14-point cushion for Indiana.
00:57:25And interesting that Neesmith shot that technical.
00:57:29He comes in at 79%.
00:57:32Nembhard at 89% on the floor and didn't shoot it.
00:57:37Did you just go by percentages when you were coaching?
00:57:39Pretty much.
00:57:40Yep.
00:57:40Yeah, I like the guys who made them.
00:57:42Yeah, yeah.
00:57:43Yeah.
00:57:43I don't know.
00:57:44It was just a strange quote for me.
00:57:46Very shrewd move by you.
00:57:48Yeah, I'm pretty much a genius.
00:57:50You are.
00:57:51Self-proclaimed, but it counts.
00:57:53And Anobi on a handoff for Kolek.
00:57:57Brunson now.
00:57:58Shot clock is down to one.
00:58:00Brunson gets the shot off and hits.
00:58:02Tough delivery for Jalen Brunson.
00:58:05Well, that's something New York has been great at the last couple of years,
00:58:10is taking and making shots late in the shot clock.
00:58:14Nembhard.
00:58:15That was really deep.
00:58:17Two-for-one opportunity there is why that shot went up as quickly as it did.
00:58:22Kolek, his open look, goes down.
00:58:24It's a three.
00:58:28And the lead for Indiana is down to nine.
00:58:31They can hold for one.
00:58:33Fifteen seconds left.
00:58:37Nembhard handles it against Bridges with ten.
00:58:40High screen, Siakam.
00:58:43Siakam drive, off balance, doesn't go.
00:58:46Towns ahead, one second.
00:58:49The heave nearly went for Brunson.
00:58:52And we hit the break with Indiana in front, 58-49.
00:59:01Ready to go, Cassidy Hubbard with Pascal Siakam.
00:59:04Pascal, you guys are playing at your pace in that second quarter,
00:59:08winning the rebounding battle, and also converting at the line.
00:59:12How do you maintain this momentum in the second half?
00:59:14Yeah, we've got to keep playing defense.
00:59:16They rebound the ball very well, so we've got to just get bored.
00:59:19And you guys went 11 deep, also winning the bench battle.
00:59:23What does it say about the identity of this team and how many guys you're using?
00:59:26Yeah, we've been injured all season, so it's good to have guys back,
00:59:29and we can go out there and play our kind of basketball.
00:59:32Thanks for your time.
00:59:32Good luck in the second half.
00:59:33Back to you guys.
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00:59:59Halftime in Indy.
01:00:00The Pacers outscored the Knicks 32-22 in the second,
01:00:03and they lead 58-49 at the half.
01:00:06Welcome on in.
01:00:07Taylor Rooks here with Kyle Lowry, Blake Griffin, and Udonis Haslam.
01:00:11And I feel the intensity of this NBA Cup game.
01:00:14Of course, the Pacers also trying to get another win at home,
01:00:17but they are buzzing in the first half.
01:00:19They are playing like...