Highlights from the Knicks’ 116-103 Game 6 loss to the Pacers on Friday night:
Hero
Midseason pickup Pascal Siakim had his best game of the series, finishing with 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists in the Pacers’ series-tying, Game 6 win.
Zero
Recently reinserted veteran Alec Burks couldn’t replicate his 17.3-point scoring average over his previous three appearances, scoring 11 (seven in garbage time) on 2-for-8 shooting in 24 minutes.
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Unsung hero
Aaron Nesmith played another sound game defensively on Jalen Brunson — especially in the first half, when he was held to five of his 31 points on 2-for-13 shooting.
Key stat
47-35 The Pacers’ rebounding edge Friday, after allowing the Knicks to dominate Game 5 with a 53-29 advantage.
Quote of the Day
“I assume he’s going to play, it’s Game 7.”
— Jalen Brunson on Josh Hart