The Indiana Pacers take defending their home court seriously. They thoroughly dominated the New York Knicks in Game 3 back in Indianapolis, earning a 82-71 win.
The Pacers were devastating on the defensive side from end to end. The Knicks didn't manage more than 20 points in any quarter and were in the teens in three frames.
Roy Hibbert was the big man for Indiana, locking up the painted area and finding a way to score efficiently on the offensive end. He picked up 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 9-of-18 from the field. He and David West combined for 24 boards, as the Pacers out-rebounded the Knicks 53-40.
Carmelo Anthony got no help from his teammates and wasn't good enough to win on his own. His 21 points made him the only Knick in double figures, but even he missed his final seven field-goal attempts. Anthony finished 6-of-16 from the field and registered just one assist.
Upon returning home for the first time in Round 2, the Pacers chose to dial it up from long distance. They turned the Knicks' game around on them, hitting 10-of-33 from beyond the arc, to just 3-of-11 for ...
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New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: Game 3 Score, Highlights and Analysis
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