Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with a career-high 38 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers, who improved to 5-5. Though the Pacers aren’t leading the league in points like last year, they’re still scoring at high volume – ranking ninth at 116.2 points a game.

Two players with important roles on the defensive side of the ball are Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges, who set the tone and put the Knicks in attack mode looking to force turnovers.