Pacers Stun Knicks 137-134 in Overtime Thriller

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Pacers Shock Knicks in Wild Overtime Battle
The Indiana Pacers pulled off a stunning upset Tuesday night. They knocked off the red-hot New York Knicks 137-134 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. The victory snapped New York's seven-game winning streak in dramatic fashion.
Siakam Powers Indiana Attack
Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana with 30 points. He attacked the basket all night long. His quick first step got him past defenders. His shoulders dipped as he drove toward the rim. Even when shots weren't falling, Siakam kept battling. He added six rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes.
Andrew Nembhard was brilliant running the offense. He scored 24 points and dished out 10 assists. Nembhard zipped passes through tight windows. His court vision helped Indiana find open shots all game.
Quenton Jackson provided a huge spark off the bench. He scored 19 points on incredible shooting. Jackson knocked down shots from everywhere. His energy lifted the whole team.
Brunson's Heroics Fall Short
Jalen Brunson put the Knicks on his back. He exploded for 40 points in 42 minutes. Brunson crossed over defenders with lightning-quick handles. He rose up for jumpers with perfect form. His eight assists kept teammates involved too.
Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 14 rebounds to go with 22 points. Josh Hart recorded an impressive triple-double with 15 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds. Mikal Bridges added 22 points in the losing effort.
Back and Forth Battle
The game stayed close from start to finish. New York led by six at halftime. Indiana fought back to take a one-point lead after three quarters. Neither team could pull away in the fourth quarter. That sent it to overtime.
In the extra period, Indiana outscored New York 13-10. The Pacers made clutch plays when it mattered most.
Looking Ahead
Indiana improved to 14-40 despite missing star guard Tyrese Haliburton for the season. For New York, the loss dropped them to 34-20. Both teams return to action soon.
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