Coming into their Eastern Conference semifinals NBA Playoffs matchup, the New York Knicks already had a tough challenge against the Indiana Pacers. Early on, the Knicks did gain command of the series, winning both of their first two games at home in front of an overjoyed crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Game 3, on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, was a different story. Shorthanded without their two-way star OG Anunoby, plus All-Star Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson, the Knicks let the Pacers back in the series thanks to an excellent 35-point performance from Tyrese Haliburton.
After losing by just five points in Game 3, the Knicks entered Game 4 seeking revenge, though they still didn’t have a healthy roster. In turn, the Knicks never had a chance. The Pacers got out to a 34-14 first-quarter lead, and they never looked back.
At one point, the Knicks were trailing by 43 points, and they only ever led by two. The 121-89 loss was dreadful, from start to finish, for Knicks fans.
Naturally, other sports spectators couldn’t help but have fun with the embarrassment on social media.
Lot of NY husbands gonna use the old “hey babe, you are such an incredible mom, I’m not even gonna watch the second half of the Knicks game to show how greatful I am!!!! I’ll watch the kids – you go get your nails done!!” trick
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) May 12, 2024
Now with the series tied at 2-2, Game 4 heads back to New York at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday at 8 PM ET on TNT.
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