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Knicks Dominate Pacers in Convincing Victory

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

New York Knicks 136, Indiana Pacers 110, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks?

New York Knicks beat Indiana Pacers 136-110 at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks?

New York Knicks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

The New York Knicks showcased their dominance over the Indiana Pacers with a commanding 136-110 victory at Madison Square Garden. This win not only solidified the Knicks' strong season, bringing their record to 46-25, but also extended their success in the series against the Pacers to 4-1 in their last five meetings.

The Knicks entered the game with a solid home record of 45-25 and had been performing well recently, winning seven of their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak. Their scoring average during this stretch was 115.4 points per game while allowing just 104.0 points. In contrast, the Pacers have struggled significantly, losing their last ten games and holding a dismal away record of 15-54. They averaged only 109.6 points scored while allowing a staggering 125.4 points during their recent losing streak.

In their previous meeting on March 13, 2026, the Knicks defeated the Pacers 101-92, showcasing their ability to control the game. This latest matchup further emphasized the gap between the two teams, with the Knicks consistently outpacing the Pacers throughout the game.

In terms of injuries, both teams had key players listed as day-to-day. The Knicks were without Mohamed Diawara and Jalen Brunson, both dealing with finger and wrist injuries, respectively. The Pacers were missing Johnny Furphy, who was ruled out due to a knee injury, while Tyrese Haliburton was also listed as day-to-day with an Achilles issue.

The betting market reflected the Knicks' strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -13.5 in favor of New York and a total of 222.5 points for the game. The moneyline odds were heavily skewed towards the Knicks at -800, while the Pacers were listed at +550, indicating a clear expectation of a Knicks victory.

The game conditions were favorable for the Knicks, who capitalized on their home advantage. Fans at Madison Square Garden witnessed a high-energy performance, with the Knicks establishing an early lead and maintaining control throughout the match. The Knicks' ability to score efficiently and defend effectively was on full display, as they executed their game plan flawlessly.

As the game progressed, the Knicks continued to pull away, with standout performances contributing to their scoring. The fourth quarter saw a series of impressive plays, including a 25-foot three-pointer from Tyler Kolek and an alley-oop dunk from Jay Huff, both of which highlighted the Knicks' offensive prowess.

Overall, the Knicks' performance was a testament to their strong season and their ability to dominate weaker opponents like the Pacers. The victory not only boosts their confidence as they head deeper into the season but also serves as a reminder of their potential as a playoff contender.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsNY -13.5 222.5 o -112 / u -108 Indiana Pacers +550 · New York Knicks -800

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Injury report

  • Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
  • Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks
  • Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
  • Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers

Leaders

  • PointsJosh Hart33New York Knicks
  • AssistsJose Alvarado10New York Knicks
  • ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns11New York Knicks
  • PointsJarace Walker16Indiana Pacers
  • AssistsT.J. McConnell10Indiana Pacers
  • ReboundsIvica Zubac7Indiana Pacers

Recent form

New York Knicks

Last 10: 7-3Streak W3115.4 scored · 104 allowed per game2-1 at home

  • W110-107vs Golden State WarriorsMar 16
  • W101-92at Indiana PacersMar 13
  • W134-117at Utah JazzMar 12
  • L118-126at LA ClippersMar 10
  • L97-110at Los Angeles LakersMar 8
  • W142-103at Denver NuggetsMar 7
  • L100-103vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 5
  • W111-95at Toronto RaptorsMar 4
  • W114-89vs San Antonio SpursMar 1
  • W127-98at Milwaukee BucksFeb 28

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 0-10Streak L10109.6 scored · 125.4 allowed per game0-5 away

  • L123-134at Milwaukee BucksMar 15
  • L92-101vs New York KnicksMar 13
  • L108-123vs Phoenix SunsMar 12
  • L109-114at Sacramento KingsMar 11
  • L111-131at Portland Trail BlazersMar 9
  • L117-128at Los Angeles LakersMar 7
  • L107-130at LA ClippersMar 5
  • L106-125vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 1
  • L109-133vs Charlotte HornetsFeb 27
  • L114-135vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 25

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Detroit-22W3.73260
Cleveland830W1.63452
Milwaukee2850L1.39032
Chicago2951L2.37831
Indiana4163L2.23219
Boston-26W2.68356
New York329L1.64653
Toronto1036W1.56146
Philadelphia1137W2.54945
Brooklyn3662L3.24420

Box score

StatIndiana PacersNew York Knicks
Field goals44-8554-100
Field goal %5254
Three-pointers17-3818-41
Three-point %4544
Free throws5-710-13
Free throw %7177
Rebounds3649
Offensive rebounds819
Defensive rebounds2830
Assists3138
Steals713
Blocks73
Turnovers179
Team turnovers10
Technical fouls11
Technical fouls, total11
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers2310
Fast-break points1620
Points in the paint4662
Fouls1512
Largest lead627
Lead changes99
Time in front1681

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter77-91Josh Hart makes 9-foot jumper (Mikal Bridges assists)
  2. 3rd Quarter77-94Jose Alvarado makes 23-foot running jump shot (Josh Hart assists)
  3. 3rd Quarter79-94Jay Huff makes dunk (Obi Toppin assists)
  4. 3rd Quarter81-94Ben Sheppard makes running layup
  5. 3rd Quarter81-96Josh Hart makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
  6. 3rd Quarter84-96Obi Toppin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Sheppard assists)
  7. 3rd Quarter84-98Josh Hart makes driving layup (Tyler Kolek assists)
  8. 3rd Quarter84-99Josh Hart makes free throw 1 of 1
  9. 3rd Quarter87-99Ben Sheppard makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Jalen Slawson assists)
  10. 3rd Quarter89-99Obi Toppin makes 1-foot layup (Jalen Slawson assists)
  11. 3rd Quarter89-100Josh Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
  12. 3rd Quarter89-101Josh Hart makes free throw 2 of 2
  13. 3rd Quarter89-103Jordan Clarkson makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
  14. 3rd Quarter89-104OG Anunoby makes free throw 1 of 2
  15. 3rd Quarter89-105OG Anunoby makes free throw 2 of 2
  16. 3rd Quarter91-105T.J. McConnell makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
  17. 4th Quarter94-105Obi Toppin makes 26-foot three point jumper (T.J. McConnell assists)
  18. 4th Quarter94-107Jordan Clarkson makes driving layup
  19. 4th Quarter94-109Karl-Anthony Towns makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Tyler Kolek assists)
  20. 4th Quarter94-111OG Anunoby makes dunk
  21. 4th Quarter95-111Jarace Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
  22. 4th Quarter96-111Jarace Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
  23. 4th Quarter96-113Jordan Clarkson makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot (Mitchell Robinson assists)
  24. 4th Quarter96-115Mitchell Robinson makes 1-foot dunk (Tyler Kolek assists)
  25. 4th Quarter98-115Jarace Walker makes two point shot (Kam Jones assists)
  26. 4th Quarter98-117Mitchell Robinson makes two point shot
  27. 4th Quarter98-120Mikal Bridges makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jose Alvarado assists)
  28. 4th Quarter98-122Jordan Clarkson makes two point shot
  29. 4th Quarter98-124Mitchell Robinson makes dunk (Jordan Clarkson assists)
  30. 4th Quarter99-124Jalen Slawson makes free throw 1 of 2
  31. 4th Quarter100-124Jalen Slawson makes free throw 2 of 2
  32. 4th Quarter100-127Mikal Bridges makes 24-foot three pointer (Jose Alvarado assists)
  33. 4th Quarter102-127Kobe Brown makes 8-foot two point shot
  34. 4th Quarter102-129Pacome Dadiet makes running layup
  35. 4th Quarter105-129Kam Jones makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jarace Walker assists)
  36. 4th Quarter105-132Tyler Kolek makes 25-foot three pointer (Mohamed Diawara assists)
  37. 4th Quarter107-132Jay Huff makes alley oop dunk (Jalen Slawson assists)
  38. 4th Quarter107-134Kevin McCullar Jr. makes two point shot
  39. 4th Quarter110-134Jalen Slawson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jarace Walker assists)
  40. 4th Quarter110-136Jeremy Sochan makes two point shot (Pacome Dadiet assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours New York Knicks, below favours Indiana Pacers.

Venue

  • Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
  • Attendance19812
  • OfficialsEd Malloy, Jacyn Goble, Matt Kallio

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