Pacers 4-3 Knicks advance to the east in the decisive battle of the Green Army, Harry Burton, 26 points, Devin, 39 points, and Rensen's injuries retre
On May 20th, Beijing time, in the NBA playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals, the Knicks faced the Pacers at home in Game 7. After returning to play for only 4 minutes and 41 seconds, Anunobi retired from injury. Harry Burton led the Pacers to a 70 point frenzy in the first two quarters, leading the Knicks by 15 points in the first half, especially expanding their 22 point advantage at the beginning of the second quarter. The Knicks made a tenacious comeback and caught up with only 6 points in the second half. The Pacers then expanded their 20+advantage again. Brenson retired due to a left hand fracture, and the Pacers ultimately defeated the Knicks 130-109, with a total score of 4-3, advancing from the bottom to the top in two consecutive rounds. The Pacers have entered the Eastern Conference after a 10-year hiatus and will face the Celtics in the Eastern Conference (defeating the Cavaliers 4-1 in the second round).
data statistics
The Knicks: Brenson retired with 17 points and 9 assists, DiVincenzo scored 9 three pointers and 39 points, Berks scored 26 points, Hart scored 10 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, provided 5 assists, and committed 6 fouls. Anunobi returned with 4 points and 41 seconds, and retired with 5 points.
The Pacers: Halliburton scored 6, scored 3, scored 26, and provided 6 assists, Sikkam scored 20, Nesmith scored 19, Turner scored 17, blocked 3, and Nemhad scored 20. The entire team of 6 scored in double digits.
Star of this venue
Halliburton, Sikkam, and Nemhad all scored over 20 points, leading the Pacers to dominate the Knicks and advance to the Eastern Conference after a 10-year hiatus.
Competition Review
In the first six games of this series, both sides won at their respective home games and fought until the total score was 3-3. In this game, both sides entered a seven game battle, with Anunobi returning to the starting lineup. However, the Knicks still lacked five players, including Randall and Washington, and the Pacers lacked Marcelin.
At the beginning of the first quarter, both sides took turns leading, with Halliburton and Siacam blooming both inside and outside, leading a 7-0 attack to achieve a 13-7 lead. Di Vincenzo made two consecutive three pointers, Nemhad scored three pointers and Siakam made a mid range shot. Anuno scored 5 points in less than 5 minutes before retiring from injury. Di Vincenzo scored another three points to catch up with a 2-point deficit, Siakam scored a three-point goal, and Halliburton was accused of a foul. The Pacers applied for a challenge, and Di Vincenzo and Siakam clashed, each taking a T. Harry Burton scored four consecutive three pointers and a mid-range shot, leading the Pacers to gradually expand their 15 point advantage. The Knicks chased after another three points, and at the end of the first quarter, the Pacers led the Knicks 39-27. The Pacers set a historical record for 39 points in the first quarter of the Big Seven.
At the beginning of the second quarter, the Knicks gained an 18 point advantage with a 6-0 attack, while Berks made a 2+1 hit. The Pacers expanded their lead by 52 to 30 points with a 7-0 attack. Berks led the Knicks to a 14 point deficit in consecutive points, while the Pacers scored 5 points in a row. Berks and Turner each completed a 2+1, while Brenson hit both free throws. The Pacers scored consecutively and regained a 70-50 lead with a 20 point lead. Brenson scored 2+1 with a shot from Di Vincenzo, and Siakam sent a big hat. At the end of the first half, the Pacers led the Knicks 70-55. In the first two quarters, Halliburton had 16 points, Sikkam had 15 points and Turner had 10 points, Devinzzo had 14 points and Berks had an average of 14 points, and Brenson had 12 points and 8 assists.
Yi Bian fought again, and the Knicks caught up with a 7-0 attack, only 8 points short. Harry Burton hit three pointers, and Brenson's three pointers were only 6 points short of Hart's layup. The Pacers scored 4 points in a row, with Di Vincenzo scoring a three pointer, and a 7-0 attack from the Pacers once again opened up the score. The Knicks are chasing 4 points in a row, Smith is scoring 5 points in a row and Halliburton is scoring 3 points, and Topping is taking two free throws and one hit to expand his 19 point advantage. The Knicks continued to chase points, with Berks scoring three pointers, tying the layup, and the Pacers leading the Knicks 101-84 at the end of the three quarters. In the first three quarters, Harry Burton scored 24 points, had 5 assists, and had 63 points, leading the Pacers to score double with 6 people. Brenson scored 17 points, 9 assists, and Devinzzo scored 23 points, 6 points, and 3 points, leading the Knicks to score double with 4 people.
At the beginning of the last quarter, Di Vincenzo scored three consecutive free throws, leading the Knicks to a 14 point difference of 92-106. The Pacers continued to score, while Brenson retired due to a left hand fracture. The Pacers then expanded their 112-92 lead by 20 points, and the Knicks launched a 7-0 offensive against the Pacers. The Pacers returned to the starting lineup and scored 4 points, further expanding their 17 point advantage. They also blocked the Knicks from chasing points, ultimately defeating them with a total score of 4-3. They advanced to the Eastern Conference and will face off against the Celtics.
Both parties initiate
Knicks: Anunoby, Hart, Divenzzo, Haltenstein, Brenson
Pedestrians: Nesmith, Siakam, Turner, Nemhad, Halliburton
