Haliburton Held Scoreless, Pacers Lose Big In New York

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Haliburton Held Scoreless, Pacers Lose Big in New York

The Indiana Pacers suffered a resounding defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, falling 128-109 in Madison Square Garden. The game was highlighted by a stunning performance from the Knicks' defense, which completely shut down Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, holding him scoreless for the entire game.

Haliburton's Frustrating Night

Haliburton, who averages over 20 points per game, was held to 0-for-10 shooting from the field, including 0-for-7 from three-point range. He was visibly frustrated throughout the game, struggling to find any rhythm against the Knicks' aggressive defense. The Knicks effectively double-teamed Haliburton whenever he touched the ball, forcing him into difficult shots or turnovers.

Knicks Dominate From Start to Finish

The Knicks, meanwhile, were firing on all cylinders from the outset. RJ Barrett led the way with 29 points, while Quentin Grimes added 25. The Knicks shot over 50% from the field and dominated the Pacers in both assists and rebounds.

"We knew we had to come out and play with a lot of energy," said Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau after the game. "We played with a lot of focus on defense and that was the key to the victory."

Pacers Need More Offensive Options

The Pacers struggled to find any offensive consistency without Haliburton's production. While Bennedict Mathurin put up 21 points, the rest of the team struggled to make shots. The Knicks' defense was suffocating, forcing the Pacers into 19 turnovers.

"We need to be more consistent on offense," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle after the game. "We need to find ways to create more shots for our guys and we need to be better at taking care of the ball."

Looking Ahead

The Pacers will need to find a way to overcome the absence of Haliburton if they want to find success moving forward. The Knicks, meanwhile, continue to look like a strong contender in the Eastern Conference.

This game serves as a reminder that even the most talented players can be neutralized by a well-executed defensive game plan. It will be interesting to see how the Pacers respond to this humbling defeat as they continue their season.