Indiana Pacers 106-104 New York Knicks: Siakam leads win
Pascal Siakam scored 19 points and Aaron Nesmith added 18 as the Indiana Pacers edged the New York Knicks 106-104 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers hold on for a two-point win
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 106-104 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in an NBA Cup game on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Pascal Siakam led the home side with 19 points, and Aaron Nesmith added 18.
The Pacers' second quarter proved decisive, as they won it 32-22. The Knicks hit back strongly after the break, but Indiana took the final quarter 21-20 to seal the result.
Key moments
The opening quarter was tight, with the Knicks edging it 27-26 before the Pacers took control in the second. New York responded with their best spell of the night, winning the third quarter 35-27 to set up a close finish.
Indiana held their nerve in the fourth quarter, outscoring the visitors 21-20 to protect their advantage. Jalen Brunson kept the Knicks in the contest throughout, but they could not find a way to turn the game around.
The numbers
Jalen Brunson was the standout individual performer, finishing with 33 points and 11 assists for the Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns led New York on the boards with 15 rebounds.
For the Pacers, Ivica Zubac pulled down 13 rebounds and T.J. McConnell provided 7 assists. Siakam's 19 points made him Indiana's top scorer, ahead of Nesmith on 18.
What it means
The win takes the Indiana Pacers to a 5-8 record after 13 games, leaving them 21st of 30 teams. They have scored 1445 points and conceded 1472 so far this season.
The New York Knicks drop to 6-6 after 12 games and sit 15th of 30. Despite the defeat, they have scored 1317 points and conceded 1244 this season.
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