Knicks vs Pacers
Knicks vs Pacers have given basketball fans exactly what they wanted this season — tight finishes, explosive performances, and a rivalry that keeps delivering. If you want the full picture of every matchup, every box score, and every standout performance, you are in the right place.
Here is a complete breakdown of all four games from the 2025–26 season series.
Season Series Summary: Knicks Lead 4–0
The Knicks did not just win the season series — they owned it. New York swept all four games, winning twice in Indiana and twice at Madison Square Garden. Three games were competitive. One was a blowout. But the result was the same every time.
| Date | Location | Winner | Score | Margin |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Indiana | Knicks | 114–113 | 1 pt |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Indiana | Knicks | 128–115 | 13 pts |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Indiana | Knicks | 101–92 | 9 pts |
| Mar 17, 2026 | New York | Knicks | 136–110 | 26 pts |
Game 1 — Knicks 114, Pacers 113 (December 19, 2025)
This one came down to the final breath. For the majority of the game, Indiana had the lead and appeared certain to win. Then Jalen Brunson hit a three-pointer with 4.4 seconds left and the Knicks walked out of Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a one-point victory.
Quarter-by-Quarter:
| Quarter | Knicks | Pacers |
| Q1 | 25 | 36 |
| Q2 | 34 | 26 |
| Q3 | 27 | 30 |
| Q4 | 28 | 21 |
| Total | 114 | 113 |
Knicks Standouts:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL |
| Jalen Brunson | 25 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| OG Anunoby | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Tyler Kolek | 16 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
Brunson was the story, but rookie Tyler Kolek quietly had a career night — 16 points and 11 assists in a game that needed every basket.
Pacers Standouts:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
| Andrew Nembhard | 31 | 3 | 5 | 63.2% |
| Pascal Siakam | 26 | 6 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 16 | 8 | 2 | 46.2% |
| Myles Turner | 14 | 9 | 1 | 55.6% |
Nembhard was exceptional — 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting. On most nights, that performance wins. Not this one.
Key Team Stats:
| Stat | Knicks | Pacers |
| FG% | 46.7% | 46.2% |
| 3PT% | 39.5% | 32.4% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 14 |
Indiana controlled the glass but lost the three-point battle badly.The difference was produced by New York’s 17 threes on 39.5% shooting.
Game 2 — Knicks 128, Pacers 115 (February 11, 2025)
If Game 1 belonged to Brunson, Game 2 belonged to Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart. The two combined for 70 points and 22 rebounds in a commanding road win — New York’s first in Indianapolis since April 2023.
Quarter-by-Quarter:
| Quarter | Knicks | Pacers |
| Q1 | 27 | 26 |
| Q2 | 41 | 34 |
| Q3 | 30 | 28 |
| Q4 | 30 | 27 |
| Total | 128 | 115 |
Knicks Standouts:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 40 | 12 | 3 | 60.9% |
| Josh Hart | 30 | 10 | 5 | 75.0% |
| Mikal Bridges | 22 | 5 | 2 | 53.3% |
| Jalen Brunson | 19 | 3 | 8 | 42.9% |
Towns scored 24 of his 40 in the first half alone, finishing 14-of-23 from the field. Hart was even more efficient — 12-of-16 overall, including a perfect second half. This happened without OG Anunoby, who sat out injured.
Pacers Standouts:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
| Pascal Siakam | 24 | 5 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Thomas Bryant | 18 | 9 | 2 | 63.6% |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 18 | 3 | 2 | 53.8% |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 15 | 4 | 5 | 41.7% |
Thomas Bryant filled in for the injured Myles Turner and gave Indiana 18 points and nine rebounds. A solid effort, but the Pacers had no answer for the Towns-Hart combination.
Key Team Stats:
| Stat | Knicks | Pacers |
| FG% | 54.4% | 46.9% |
| 3PT% | 42.1% | 30.8% |
| Rebounds | 48 | 36 |
| Second-Chance Points | 19 | 6 |
The rebounding gap was enormous. New York turned that advantage into a 19–6 edge in second-chance points — a margin Indiana could never recover from.
Game 3 — Knicks 101, Pacers 92 (March 13, 2026)
This was a grind. The Pacers put together a strong third quarter and made it interesting, but the Knicks responded in the fourth the way good teams do — they pulled away when it mattered most.
Quarter-by-Quarter:
| Quarter | Knicks | Pacers |
| Q1 | 24 | 21 |
| Q2 | 32 | 24 |
| Q3 | 20 | 29 |
| Q4 | 25 | 18 |
| Total | 101 | 92 |
Knicks Standouts:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
| Jalen Brunson | 29 | 5 | 9 | 44.0% |
| OG Anunoby | 25 | 8 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Mitchell Robinson | 12 | 22 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Mikal Bridges | 11 | 4 | 0 | 44.4% |
Mitchell Robinson’s 22-rebound performance was the hidden engine of this win. He gave New York consistent extra possessions all night, especially on the offensive glass.
Pacers Standouts:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
| Jarace Walker | 18 | 9 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Aaron Nesmith | 12 | 2 | 2 | 38.5% |
| Ivica Zubac | 11 | 8 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Jay Huff | 9 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
Jarace Walker led Indiana with a solid 18-point, 9-rebound game, but the Pacers shot just 39.3% from the field and 26.3% from three. You cannot win games at home shooting like that.
Key Team Stats:
| Stat | Knicks | Pacers |
| FG% | 42.0% | 39.3% |
| 3PT% | 28.6% | 26.3% |
| Rebounds | 52 | 41 |
| Assists | 24 | 18 |
Both teams shot poorly, but the Knicks used their rebounding edge to generate the extra possessions Indiana simply could not produce.
Game 4 — Knicks 136, Pacers 110 (March 17, 2026)
The final matchup was not a game — it was a statement. New York dropped 38 points in the first quarter and turned Madison Square Garden into a celebration. The Pacers never had a chance.
Quarter-by-Quarter:
| Quarter | Knicks | Pacers |
| Q1 | 38 | 26 |
| Q2 | 34 | 28 |
| Q3 | 35 | 29 |
| Q4 | 29 | 27 |
| Total | 136 | 110 |
Knicks Standouts:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
| Jalen Brunson | 34 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 28 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| OG Anunoby | 22 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Josh Hart | 15 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
Brunson delivered a double-double. Towns posted 28 and 14. Anunoby knocked in four threes. Hart nearly reached a triple-double. When this starting five is firing together, they are one of the most complete units in the Eastern Conference.
Pacers Standouts:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 22 | 3 | 9 | 47.1% |
| Pascal Siakam | 19 | 6 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Myles Turner | 16 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Andrew Nembhard | 14 | 2 | 5 | 45.5% |
Haliburton fought hard with 22 points and 9 assists, but Indiana’s defense was overmatched from the opening tip. By halftime, the game was practically finished.
Key Team Stats:
| Stat | Knicks | Pacers |
| FG% | 53.8% | 48.9% |
| 3PT% | 42.4% | 34.6% |
| Rebounds | 45 | 36 |
| Fast Break Points | 22 | 12 |
New York dominated every single category. The fast-break advantage was particularly telling — the Knicks were playing with energy and confidence that Indiana simply could not match.
Full Season Averages: Knicks vs Pacers
Knicks — Season Series Averages:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
| Jalen Brunson | 26.8 | 4.8 | 8.5 | 46.2% |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 22.5 | 10.2 | 2.5 | 58.1% |
| OG Anunoby | 18.2 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 49.3% |
| Josh Hart | 16.5 | 7.8 | 5.2 | 52.1% |
| Mikal Bridges | 15.8 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 47.8% |
Brunson averaging nearly 27 points and 9 assists per game against Indiana is remarkable. Towns shooting 58.1% from the field in the series is equally impressive.
Pacers — Season Series Averages:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
| Pascal Siakam | 21.3 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 51.2% |
| Andrew Nembhard | 18.5 | 2.5 | 4.8 | 54.1% |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 16.2 | 3.2 | 6.5 | 44.3% |
| Myles Turner | 12.8 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 52.7% |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 12.5 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 46.8% |
Siakam has been Indiana’s most reliable option, but the Pacers have consistently needed more from their supporting cast to stay competitive.
What Decided This Season Series
Three patterns separated these two teams across all four games.
Rebounding. The Knicks won the glass battle in every single game. Their average rebounding margin across the series was +9.5. That edge translated directly into second-chance points and extra possessions — both of which Indiana struggled to generate on its own.
Three-point efficiency. New York shot 40.2% from beyond the arc for the season series. Indiana shot 32.1%. That eight-percent gap compounded over four quarters and four games into an insurmountable advantage.
Clutch execution. When games were close, Brunson made plays. That December game-winner was only the most visible example. New York’s ability to perform in high-pressure moments reflects a team that has been built specifically for those situations.
Could These Teams Meet in the 2026 Playoffs?
Both franchises are Eastern Conference playoff contenders. The Knicks are positioned among the top seeds, while Indiana is pushing to secure its spot. A first-round or second-round matchup is genuinely possible.
If that happens, the Knicks enter with every psychological advantage. They swept the regular season. They won on the road. They won at home. They won close games and blowouts. Indiana will have film to study and adjustments to make — but New York will carry real confidence into any playoff meeting between these two teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Knicks vs Pacers season series in 2025–26?
The New York Knicks swept the Indiana Pacers 4–0.They prevailed in two games in Madison Square Garden and two in Indianapolis.
What were Jalen Brunson’s stats against the Pacers this season?
Brunson averaged 26.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game across the four matchups, shooting 46.2% from the field.
Who scored the most points in a single game in this series?
Karl-Anthony Towns led all scorers with 40 points in the February 11 game. Andrew Nembhard led Pacers scorers with 31 points in the December 19 matchup.
How many rebounds did Mitchell Robinson grab on March 13?
Robinson pulled down 22 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end, giving New York a massive second-chance advantage throughout that game.
Have the Knicks recently triumphed at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?
Yes. New York has now won three straight games in Indianapolis. Their February 11 victory was the first there since April 2023, and they have not lost in Indiana since last season’s playoffs.
Final Thoughts
The numbers across this entire season series point to the same conclusion — New York has built a team that matches up exceptionally well against Indiana. Superior rebounding, efficient shooting, and elite clutch play have defined every Knicks victory. The Pacers have the talent to compete, but they need to close the rebounding gap and find consistency beyond Siakam if they want a different result in a potential playoff meeting.
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