Jalen Brunson scored 29 points as the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 130-121 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
OG Anunoby had 28 points before leaving the game with a hamstring injury while Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo combined for 47 points.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 31 points and nine assists and Obi Toppin added 20 points off the bench.
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Knicks victory.
Jalen Brunson on his foot:
On returning midgame: “I’m just happy I did, to be honest with you. We found a way, that’s it.”
On being ready for Game 3: “I’m gonna try to be.”
Excellent postgame interview by @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/0lNxthoVuw
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 9, 2024
Jalen Brunson is turning into the greatest “little man” clutch scorer I’ve ever seen.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 9, 2024
Jalen Brunson is tough as nails … just unbelievable
— Ashley Nicole Moss (@AshNicoleMoss) May 9, 2024
U can already see Thibs running his starters into the ground starting to backfire, OG hamstring tightness and Brunson foot soreness, you’d think he’d learn after awhile
— ً (@FanMahome) May 9, 2024
OG Anunoby suffered an apparent leg injury while attempting a transition layup. He went back to the Knicks locker room.
Hope he’s alright🙏pic.twitter.com/OS4FL3hwO2
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 9, 2024
The end of this series is just gonna be Josh Hart vs. the Pacers like he’s Peter LaFleur in the end of Dodgeball.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) May 9, 2024
The Knicks have 5.5 players and they’re out-hustling the Pacers on every single play.
— KnicksMuse (@KnicksMuse) May 9, 2024
Pacers navigating this Knicks defense is a Ferrari trying to avoid potholes.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) May 9, 2024
Why is every Knicks game a psychological thriller
— Charlotte Wilder (@TheWilderThings) May 9, 2024