NBA · Final

Knicks Edge Pacers in Nail-Biting Finish

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113

Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Gainbridge Fieldhouse

New York Knicks 114, Indiana Pacers 113, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers?

New York Knicks beat Indiana Pacers 114-113 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 18, 2025.

Who was favored in New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers?

New York Knicks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game, the New York Knicks narrowly defeated the Indiana Pacers with a final score of 114-113 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the second meeting of the season between these two teams, with the Knicks now leading the series 2-0 after their earlier win on February 12, 2025, where they triumphed 128-115.

The Knicks entered this game with a strong away record of 19-7, riding a six-game winning streak and averaging 122.4 points while allowing 107.7 in their last ten games. Their recent form has been impressive, with their last five games yielding a record of 5-0 and an average score of 125.0 points against 109.2 allowed. In contrast, the Pacers struggled with a home record of 6-21, having lost their last two games. They averaged 110.3 points scored and 110.9 points allowed over their last ten games, with a record of 4-6 during that stretch.

In terms of player availability, the Pacers faced challenges with Tyrese Haliburton listed as day-to-day due to an Achilles issue, while Johnny Furphy was ruled out with a knee injury. The Knicks also had their share of concerns, with Jalen Brunson and Mohamed Diawara both listed as day-to-day, the former dealing with a wrist injury and the latter with a finger issue.

The betting market reflected the Knicks' strong form, with DraftKings setting the spread at 3.5 points in favor of New York and a total of 226.5 points for the game. The moneyline odds were +136 for the Pacers and -162 for the Knicks, indicating a clear expectation of a Knicks victory.

The game conditions were competitive, with both teams showcasing their strengths. The Pacers made a valiant effort to secure a win, but the Knicks' resilience shone through in the final moments. Key scoring plays included a pivotal three-point jump shot by Jalen Brunson, which put the Knicks ahead 114-113 in the closing seconds, ultimately sealing the victory.

Viewers should have noted the intense back-and-forth nature of the game, especially in the fourth quarter, where every possession counted. The Pacers fought hard to regain the lead, but the Knicks' ability to execute in crunch time proved decisive. The game highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams, with the Knicks continuing to build momentum and the Pacers looking to find consistency as they navigate through the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NY -3.5	226.5 o -110 / u -110	New York Knicks -162 · Indiana Pacers +136

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Injury report

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

Leaders

PointsAndrew Nembhard31Indiana Pacers
AssistsPascal Siakam5Indiana Pacers
ReboundsJay Huff10Indiana Pacers
PointsJalen Brunson25New York Knicks
AssistsTyler Kolek11New York Knicks
ReboundsMikal Bridges8New York Knicks

Recent form

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L2110.3 scored · 110.9 allowed per game3-4 at home

L89-108vs Washington WizardsDec 14
L105-115at Philadelphia 76ersDec 13
W116-105vs Sacramento KingsDec 9
W120-105at Chicago BullsDec 6
L120-135vs Denver NuggetsDec 4
L119-135vs Cleveland CavaliersDec 2
W103-101vs Chicago BullsNov 30
W119-86vs Washington WizardsNov 29
L95-97at Toronto RaptorsNov 27
L117-122vs Detroit PistonsNov 25

New York Knicks

Last 10: 9-1Streak W6122.4 scored · 107.7 allowed per game3-1 away

W124-113vs San Antonio SpursDec 17
W132-120at Orlando MagicDec 13
W117-101at Toronto RaptorsDec 10
W106-100vs Orlando MagicDec 7
W146-112vs Utah JazzDec 6
W119-104vs Charlotte HornetsDec 4
L117-123at Boston CelticsDec 3
W116-94vs Toronto RaptorsNov 30
W118-109vs Milwaukee BucksNov 29
W129-101at Charlotte HornetsNov 27

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	New York Knicks	Indiana Pacers
Field goals	43-92	43-93
Field goal %	47	46
Three-pointers	17-43	11-34
Three-point %	40	32
Free throws	11-19	16-18
Free throw %	58	89
Rebounds	46	52
Offensive rebounds	14	16
Defensive rebounds	32	36
Assists	31	22
Steals	10	8
Blocks	5	6
Turnovers	16	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	23	17
Fast-break points	15	12
Points in the paint	40	40
Fouls	19	20
Largest lead	3	16
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	4	90

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter66-77Bennedict Mathurin makes 25-foot running jump shot (Pascal Siakam assists)
3rd Quarter66-79Pascal Siakam makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot (Andrew Nembhard assists)
3rd Quarter68-79Jalen Brunson makes driving layup
3rd Quarter68-81Bennedict Mathurin makes 10-foot jumper (Pascal Siakam assists)
3rd Quarter68-83Bennedict Mathurin makes 13-foot jumper (Andrew Nembhard assists)
3rd Quarter69-83OG Anunoby makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter70-83OG Anunoby makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter70-86Andrew Nembhard makes 29-foot three point jumper (T.J. McConnell assists)
3rd Quarter72-86OG Anunoby makes dunk (Jalen Brunson assists)
3rd Quarter72-87Jarace Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter74-87Mikal Bridges makes 1-foot dunk (Tyler Kolek assists)
3rd Quarter77-87Mikal Bridges makes 27-foot running pullup jump shot (Tyler Kolek assists)
3rd Quarter79-87Trey Jemison III makes driving layup (Tyler Kolek assists)
3rd Quarter80-87Trey Jemison III makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter80-89T.J. McConnell makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter83-89Mikal Bridges makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tyler Kolek assists)
3rd Quarter83-92Jarace Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (T.J. McConnell assists)
3rd Quarter86-92Tyler Kolek makes 29-foot three pointer
4th Quarter89-92Jordan Clarkson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mikal Bridges assists)
4th Quarter91-92Trey Jemison III makes 2-foot dunk (Tyler Kolek assists)
4th Quarter91-94T.J. McConnell makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter93-94Tyler Kolek makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter95-94Tyler Kolek makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter97-94Mikal Bridges makes 12-foot two point shot
4th Quarter97-96Pascal Siakam makes 10-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter97-99Pascal Siakam makes 25-foot three point jumper
4th Quarter99-99Mikal Bridges makes 4-foot two point shot (Tyler Kolek assists)
4th Quarter99-101Pascal Siakam makes 11-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter102-101Jordan Clarkson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jalen Brunson assists)
4th Quarter102-104Andrew Nembhard makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter102-106Pascal Siakam makes two point shot (Quenton Jackson assists)
4th Quarter102-109Quenton Jackson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter103-109Ariel Hukporti makes free throw flagrant 1 of 2
4th Quarter106-109OG Anunoby makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ariel Hukporti assists)
4th Quarter108-109Jalen Brunson makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter108-111Andrew Nembhard makes 17-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter111-111OG Anunoby makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Kolek assists)
4th Quarter111-112Pascal Siakam makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-113Pascal Siakam makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-113Jalen Brunson makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot