Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks Comeback in Game 2 Win Over Pacers, OG Anunoby Injured

In Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs’ Eastern Conference semifinal series between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks overcame a 10-point deficit at halftime thanks primarily to the efforts of Jalen Brunson, who led the team in scoring once again despite not being able to score over 40 points for the fifth consecutive game. When Brunson was sidelined due to a sore right foot in the second quarter, the Pacers capitalized and took control of the game, outscoring the Knicks 37-27 in the second frame. However, Brunson returned to the game in the third quarter, and the Knicks responded by dominating the Pacers 36-18 in the third quarter to regain the lead heading into the final frame. The Pacers put up a strong fight throughout the game, with Tyrese Haliburton delivering a standout performance with a game-high 34 points, but ultimately, the Knicks secured a 130-121 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Notably, OG Anunoby, who contributed 28 points for the Pacers, suffered a left hamstring injury late in the game, and he will likely be unavailable for Game 3. This leaves the Pacers facing an uphill battle as they look to avoid elimination when the series resumes in Indianapolis on Friday. The Knicks, meanwhile, will need to navigate further injury concerns, as both Mitchell Robinson and Jalen Brunson have been dealing with ankle and foot issues, respectively. Nonetheless, the Knicks’ depth seemingly helped them secure a crucial victory in this one, with Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart stepping up in place of the injured duo.