New York Knicks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby filled the box score in Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, recording 16 points, three rebounds, two assists, three steals, and three blocks in a 138-135 overtime loss. The 2019 NBA champion was impactful at both ends of the floor, although Anunoby's shooting struggles continued with a 6-for-15 effort from the field, which included a 2-for-8 showing from downtown. His shooting efficiency has dropped to 39.7 percent during the postseason, leading to inconsistent performances on the offensive end. Still, the Knicks can always rely on Anunoby for high-level defense, which has kept him on the floor for an average of 40.2 minutes per game in the playoffs.

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns finished Wednesday's 138-135 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers with 35 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 11-for-17 from the field. He was also busy at the free-throw line, going 9-for-11, and hit 4-for-8 from three-point land. Towns capped off his line with two assists, one steal, and one block. New York's star big man reached the 30-point plateau for the second time this postseason and recorded his eighth double-double in nine games. However, he will be disappointed not to have left the court on the winning side. Towns may have to do even more in the upcoming games for the Knicks to keep up with Indiana in the series.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson notched 43 points on 15-for-25 shooting in Wednesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers but still ended up on the losing side, as his team blew a big fourth-quarter lead to drop Game 1 of the Conference Finals 138-135 in overtime. Brunson's lone three-point basket of the night gave New York a 119-105 lead with 2:51 to go in the fourth quarter, but Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith exploded from downtown with several makes, leading to an embarrassing collapse for the Knicks on their home court. En route to his second 40-point effort this postseason, Brunson also did a lot of damage at the charity stripe, going 12-for-14. He had one rebound and five assists but committed seven turnovers. The Knicks now find themselves in an uncomfortable spot in the series, yet they always have a chance to win a game with Brunson, who averages 29.9 points and 7.5 assists for the playoffs.