In an incredible offensive showcase, the Indiana Pacers piled on the New York Knicks in every possible way to score a season high 74 points as part of a 30-point blowout. Indiana got to the line 29 times in the first half as 34 total fouls were called on both teams with three technicals and a flagrant to showcase just how testy this game has been despite it being so one-sided.
Paul George led the Pacers with 20 first half points, capping it with a vicious dunk to finish the half. The Pacers shot 60%, holding the Knicks to 32.6%, and just 1-15 from three point range. Tyson Chandler led the Knicks with 15.Carmelo Anthony had eight, but was limited with foul trouble.