Pacers Edge Knicks 106-104 in NBA Cup

Karl-Anthony Towns missed a falling two with under a second left as Indiana held on in New York's loss.

Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Basketball

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 106-104 on Friday night. The Knicks rallied from as many as 14 points down but could not complete the comeback.

Why it matters

The loss drops New York from a game it nearly won after trailing by double digits in the second quarter. The result also highlights the Knicks' struggles from three-point range and their turnover and rebounding issues.

The Knicks shot 16-of-46 from three-point range while Indiana made 18 of 25 free throws and won the offensive glass 17-8. New York committed 13 turnovers to Indiana's 15.

The players

Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns is a veteran center for the New York Knicks known for his shooting range and rebounding.

Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson is a guard for the New York Knicks who has been one of the team's leading scorers.

Pascal Siakam

Pascal Siakam is a forward for the Indiana Pacers and a former NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors.

The details

Jalen Brunson scored 33 points on 11-for-22 shooting and Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 15 rebounds for New York. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 19 points, and Tyrese Haliburton did not play for the Pacers.

Nov. 13: Pacers defeat Knicks 106-104 in NBA Cup game.
Nov. 15: Knicks visit the Toronto Raptors.
Nov. 17: Knicks rematch with the Raptors in Toronto.
Nov. 19: Knicks close road trip at Minnesota.
Nov. 21: Knicks host the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden.

Season Trajectory

The loss is one early-season result within the NBA Cup group stage, which rewards strong early records across the tournament. For the Knicks, a close defeat to a conference opponent leaves little margin as they begin a demanding road stretch.

Fantasy managers rostering Towns or Brunson should note the Knicks' upcoming schedule of back-to-back games against Toronto. Dropping a two-point decision in an NBA Cup game also affects group-stage tiebreakers for both teams.

The takeaway

Close losses often come down to late execution, and New York's three-point struggles and turnovers stood out as the clearest areas to address before its next games.

What happens next

The Knicks visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, Nov. 15, and face them again on Tuesday, Nov. 17, before closing their road trip at Minnesota on Thursday, Nov. 19.