Pacers Need a Second Half Surge: Knicks Up 61-45 at Halftime
The Indiana Pacers are in a tough spot. Down 16 points to the New York Knicks at halftime, they need a serious second-half surge to steal a win on the road.
The Knicks have been firing on all cylinders, led by a red-hot Julius Randle. He's been unstoppable, dropping 22 points in the first half alone. The Pacers haven't been able to find an answer for him, and their offense has been pretty lackluster overall.
The good news for the Pacers? It's still early. We've seen plenty of comebacks in the NBA, so there's still hope. They need to pick up the intensity on defense and find a way to get Tyrese Haliburton going. He's been a bit quiet in the first half, but he's got the talent to take over the game.
If the Pacers want to turn this game around, they need to:
- Tighten up their defense: The Knicks are shooting lights out, and the Pacers need to make them work for every shot.
- Get Haliburton going: He's the key to their offense, and they need him to be aggressive.
- Hit some shots: They're shooting a dismal percentage from the field. They need to find their rhythm.
It's gonna be a tough climb for the Pacers, but it's not impossible. They've got the talent, they just need to find a way to unleash it. Let's see if they can pull off a miracle!