The Indiana Pacers did two things in the regular season better than anyone else. They executed both to perfection in their 93-82 dismantling of the New York Knicks in Game 4.
The Pacers were the league's best rebounding team and best perimeter-defense team.
As a result, New York was out-rebounded, 54-36, and held to 8-of-28 from beyond the arc. The Pacers grabbed 16 offensive boards.
Paul George and Roy Hibbert combined for 25 rebounds, while George added 18 points, seven assists and tireless defense on Carmelo Anthony.
George Hill was unbelievable, with 14 of his game-high 26 points in the third quarter.
Anthony was efficient early on, but eventually the defense got to him. He fouled out late, exiting with 24 points on 9-of-23 shooting. Raymond Felton (7-of-16) and J.R. Smith (7-of-22) weren't any better, as the Knicks shot just 35.6 percent as a team. This was their second straight game shooting less than 36 percent from the field.
The Knicks didn't lead at all during the first half. Meanwhile, the Pacers finished off ...
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New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: Game 4 Score, Highlights and Analysis
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