Pacers’ Relentless Pace Shocks Knicks, Sparks Stunning Playoff Exit in Game 6 Thriller
Jalen Brunson was also at his worst in Game 6. He had scored at least 30 points in four of the first five games of the series but had just 19 points on 8-of-18 shooting in Game 6. Fatigue could’ve played a factor for him as well. He had his worst game of last year’s series against the Pacers in Game 7 after shouldering a huge offensive burden throughout the series. This could’ve been similar.
But the Pacers also played better defense on him. Andrew Nembhard has struggled to stop Brunson in the past, but his physicality gave Brunson issues in Game 6. The Pacers were also more aggressive in helping on the perimeter against Brunson, likely because the other Knicks were struggling with their shots. They did a good job of changing up how they guarded Brunson frequently and it flustered him and the entire Knicks’ offense.
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