Pacers Edge Knicks in Overtime to End Four-Game Slump - Sportingpedia - Latest Sports News From All Over the World

Key Takeaways:

The Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 137-134 overtime victory against the New York Knicks
Indiana had eight players in double figures and outscored the Knicks’ bench by 43-18
Jalen Brunson tallied 40 points, eight assists, and five rebounds for New York, who lost only their second game in their past 11 overall

Match Overview

The Indiana Pacers managed to halt their four-game slide by narrowly defeating the New York Knicks 137-134 in an exhilarating overtime contest at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Pascal Siakam led all Pacers with 30 points while Andrew Nembhard contributed a double-double, registering 24 points alongside 10 assists.

The overtime period commenced with Indiana seizing momentum, scoring the first nine points. Despite a frantic fightback by the Knicks in the final 24.3 seconds – in which New York produced eight points in only 20 seconds – the Pacers secured their first win at Madison Square Garden since their two victories over the Knicks in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals encounters.

An OT win at The Garden ✔️#PacersWin pic.twitter.com/3Y15FRA6O0
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 11, 2026

Bench Impact and Team Performance

Indiana’s depth proved decisive on the night, with eight different players finishing in double figures. The Pacers’ bench asserted dominance, outscoring their New York counterparts by 43-18.

Despite entering the game tied for the fewest away wins in the league (three) and holding the poorest road win percentage in the Eastern Conference at .120, Indiana overcame the odds. They also played without centre Ivica Zubac, who was absent due to an ankle injury.

New York Standouts and Game Dynamics

For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson delivered a standout performance, pouring in 40 points, along with eight assists and five rebounds. Josh Hart recorded his second triple-double of the season, finishing on 15 points, 11 boards, and 11 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns also impressed with 22 points and 14 rebounds before fouling out with 2:14 left in overtime.

Although New York entered the contest tied for the NBA’s second-most home wins (21), the defeat marked just their second loss in the past 11 games, as well as their seventh home defeat in 28 contests this season.

Lead Changes and Late Drama

The encounter was fiercely contested throughout, featuring a season-high 39 lead changes. Indiana appeared set to clinch victory in regulation with a four-point advantage and 1:49 on the clock. However, New York battled back, outscoring Indiana 7-3 in the closing stages, with Towns forcing overtime after sinking two crucial free throws with just 0.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter following a foul by Aaron Nesmith.