Jalen Brunson scored 29 points (12 in the second quarter), and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92.
Jordan Clarkson’s 3-pointer put the Knicks ahead for good at the buzzer in the third quarter.
The Pacers got within 90-88 on Jarace Walker’s 2 free throws with 2:56 to play, but OG Anunoby answered with 2 free throws, and the Pacers got no closer.
During clutch time, the Knicks outscored the Pacers 7-5.
Anunoby had 25 points and 8 rebounds, and Mitchell Robinson added 12 points (all 12 in the paint) and a career-high 22 rebounds.
For the Pacers, Walker had 18 points and 9 rebounds.
The Pacers got 7 offensive rebounds, about 4 fewer than usual for the shots they missed. They outscored the Knicks 35-15 off the bench. The Knicks’ starters outscored the Pacers 40-24 in 17 minutes together.