The New York Knicks lost 106–104 to the Indiana Pacers on Friday in an NBA Cup East Group B game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The official box score moved New York to 6–6 overall and 0–2 in group play, while Indiana improved to 5–8 and 1–1 in the tournament group.
New York led 27–26 after the first quarter, but Indiana won the second 32–22 to take a 58–49 halftime advantage. The Knicks answered with a 35-point third quarter and entered the fourth down by one. Indiana then took the final period 21–20, leaving the entire game separated by a single basket.
Jalen Brunson finished with 33 points and 11 assists on 11-for-22 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, while Mikal Bridges scored 18. Those three produced most of New York's offense, but the team received only 19 bench points according to the official team totals.
The shooting percentages were nearly even. New York made 39 of 91 field goals, or 42.9 percent, while Indiana made 39 of 90, or 43.3 percent. The Knicks hit 16 three-pointers compared with the Pacers' 10, but Indiana created a different advantage by reaching the free-throw line 25 times and making 18 attempts. New York went 10 for 13.
Rebounding was another dividing point. Indiana collected 17 offensive rebounds, while New York had eight. Ivica Zubac accounted for nine of the Pacers' offensive boards and finished with 13 total rebounds. Extra possessions can offset a three-point disadvantage because they produce additional shots, put-backs and fouls even when first-shot efficiency is similar.
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 19 points, and Aaron Nesmith scored 18 on 7-for-10 shooting. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 16. The Pacers' starters all reached double figures, spreading the scoring burden across the lineup. Indiana's bench contributed 29 points, ten more than New York's reserves.
The Knicks did several things well. They recorded 28 assists, forced 15 turnovers and finished with 11 steals. They also committed two fewer turnovers than Indiana. Those numbers created transition opportunities and helped New York remain within one possession despite the rebounding and free-throw gaps.
A single close result should not be reduced to one missed shot or one late possession. Over 48 minutes, offensive rebounds, free throws, lineup production and quarter-by-quarter execution all contributed to the final margin. Video review can identify individual decisions, while the box score shows the broader possession math that made the finish possible.
The tournament consequence is clear but not yet the whole season. Cup group games count in the regular-season standings as well as the tournament table. At 0–2 in East Group B, New York has made advancement more difficult, but official standings and remaining schedules should be used before declaring every possible outcome settled.
The Knicks continue their road schedule with games listed in Toronto on November 15 and 17. Player availability and start times can change, so fans should use the club's official schedule on game day. For New York, the immediate basketball questions are whether it can limit second chances, create more bench scoring and maintain the ball movement that produced 28 assists in Indiana. The next two games also offer a quick test of whether Friday's rebounding gap was a one-night problem or a pattern requiring a rotation adjustment.
Primary sources: New York Knicks official box score; NBA official game summary and linescore. Reviewed November 14, 2026. Development: Final score recorded November 13, 2026.