Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a masterclass with 40 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals to lead the New York Knicks to a commanding 128-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, securing bragging rights in their heated NBA rivalry.
The Knicks, now 35-18 and holding firm in third place in the Eastern Conference, sealed the win in their final regular-season meeting with Indiana after splitting the first two games. Josh Hart provided strong support with 30 points, while Miles McBride added 15 points off the bench, hitting a perfect 4-of-4 from three-point range. Jalen Brunson was limited to just 8 points.
For Indiana, Pascal Siakam led the scoring with 24 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Pacers dropped to 29-23, slipping further in the standings.
Around the NBA:
- Pistons 132, Bulls 92: The Detroit Pistons crushed the Chicago Bulls with a staggering 71-29 halftime lead. Malik Beasley hit seven three-pointers, breaking the Pistons’ single-season record with 212 threes in a 24-point performance. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and became the third-fastest player in NBA history to reach 4,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,300 assists, trailing only Oscar Robertson and Luka Dončić.
- Raptors 106, 76ers 103: The Toronto Raptors edged out the slumping Philadelphia 76ers, handing them their fourth straight loss. Joel Embiid’s late turnover cost the Sixers a chance at victory, with coach Nick Nurse lamenting their “clunky offense.” Toronto improved to 17-37, while Philly fell to 20-33, sitting outside the playoff spots.
As the playoff race heats up, the Knicks continue to surge, while the 76ers and Bulls face mounting pressure to turn their seasons around.
