NBA: Pacers VS Knicks Preview Analysi

League Type: Conference Semifinals - Game 6 (NYK leads 3 - 2)
Match Day: Friday, May 17, 2024
Match Time: 8:30 PM ET
Stadium: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Basic analysis of both parties:

Knicks
Favorable

1. The Knicks won 121 - 91 against the Pacers in their last game at home. They earned a game point.
2. Brunson led the Knicks with 44 points, 7 assists and was named the team's best player.
3. Last game, Knicks control all the rebounds.
4. It is because of the Knicks' active frontcourt hustle that the team also has a good second opportunity, with an average score of 17.7 from the second chance.
5. Brunson can be a good teammate and score well.
6. In the previous game, Knicks' defensive effort was outstanding. The team did not allow the Pacers to score more than 91 in all of the games. It started out leading in the first period, built a big lead on the court by the second, and played with ease in the latter stages.

Unfavorable

1. Injury information: Mitchell Robinson, (playoffs, 6.8. rebounds. season-ending left ankle injury), Anunoby (16.4 points. 6.8. rebounds. confirmed out. hamstring).

Pacers
Favorable

1. Siakam led the Pacers with 22 points. He also had 8 rebounds.
2. In this season's post-season, the Pacers have done well to help the starters distribute the pressure. Their bench players can contribute 33.5 per game on average, placing them in first place among playoff teams.
3. In this season’s playoffs, Pacers' offense is very well coordinated. Team players don't just rely on their own individual skills, they're very unselfish and will not take advantage of the opponent's tight defense.
4. The Pacers have continued to perform offensively in this season's postseason. They scored 112.6 points on average per game. This is the highest among playoff teams.

Unfavorable

1. Injury: Mathurin (14.5 Points per Game, Season-ending Shoulder Injuries)
2. In the last match, the Pacers were defeated by the Knicks with a score of 91 to 121. This was the first time that the team had not won a game.
3. Last game, the Pacers were repeatedly hit into the second offensive by their opponents for protecting the backcourt rebounds.
4. The Pacers' interior defence was very poor in the last match. They allowed their opponent to score 62 goals in their own zone.
5. It's important that the team improves its defense.
6. The Pacers suffered a heavy defeat in the Battle of Heavenly Mountain against the Knicks. This must have affected their morale. They should strengthen their defense immediately to recover from this setback.

Data Analysis

In the 5th and final game, the Pacers suffered a 30 point loss to the Knicks. Tyrese was only able score 13 points, but his shooting was just 5 of 9, in 34-minutes of play. The Pacers performed poorly on the rebounding front in the last game. Overall, they grabbed 29 total rebounds - 24 fewer than their opponents. This game will be played at home for the first time. The Pacers, who are at home, have won their last 10 home games. This is still a team that deserves recognition for its fighting spirit.

The Knicks' manpower is at a deficit. This is their first opportunity to play in front of their home crowd. The Knicks face a challenge in terms of personnel. This is their first home game. They have also lost the previous two road games.

Sky mountain battle pedestrian was beaten badly on the street, the team has fallen behind in the series but it's a good thing that they are just one win back of the Knicks. Now that this game is back at home, the team will surely hope that this series can be evened out.

Handicap: Pacers (-5.5)