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Knicks Disappoint NBA Fans as Pacers Cruise to Game 7 Win; Brunson Exits with Injury

Andrew PetersMay 19, 2024

The New York Knicks' season is over after they fell short against the Indiana Pacers 130-109 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The already injury-riddled Knicks took another blow when star point guard Jalen Brunson exited the game in the second half with a fractured hand. Without Brunson, New York didn't have enough to overcome a 70-55 halftime deficit.

The Knicks got an outstanding performance from Donte DiVincenzo, who had 39 points, but all the injuries left New York severely undermanned against the Pacers.

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Indiana didn't give the Knicks a break either, shooting a playoff-record 67.1 percent from the field and 54.2 percent from deep.

After the game, Knicks fans lamented the loss and the seemingly never-ending injuries throughout the season.

Considering all of the injuries, it was a commendable playoff run for the Knicks, but ultimately their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 will have to wait.

As for Indiana, it will face off against the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the conference finals. It marks the first appearance for the Pacers since 2014, and they'll be looking to earn their first Finals berth since the 1999-2000 season.