The nightmare in New York continues for all Knick fans.
The Indiana Pacers controlled the game from the beginning and never looked back. Leading by 24 points at halftime, they controlled the Knicks in the first and second half. The Pacers shot 60 percent from the field in the first half along with 65 points, the most they have scored in one half this season. The Pacers cruised to an easy win, making it six out of their last seven at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
For the New York Knicks, it was just one of those games that Knick fans have seen too many times this season. A blowout. They went into halftime down 24 points and never threatened the Pacers in the second half. New York committed an astounding 16 turnovers in the first 24 minutes, those turnovers led to 19 Indiana points. The Knicks have lost six straight regular-season games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, including twice this season by margins of 21 and 23 points.
George Hill finished with a season-high 21 points to lead Indiana in scoring. Three other Pacers players scored in double figures leading to a victory against the Knickerbockers.
Knicks forward Andrea Bargnani led all scorers with 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting. Tim Hardaway, Jr. added 13 points for the visitors, who only shot 40 percent from the field for the entire game.
The Pacers (26-34) improved their playoff chances with a win, while New York (12-48) continues to have the worst record in the league. However, their chances to win the draft lottery and the number one overall pick are still intact.
The Knicks will end up hosting the Pacers in Madison Square Garden on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET.
The Pacers next game is Friday at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse against the Chicago Bulls at 7:00 PM ET.