Andre Snellings breaks down his favorite bets for Pacers-Knicks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.
Game 1 was a slugfest, and the Pacers were in control for the majority of it. The fast pace, the high score and, most importantly, the bench play all favored Indiana. And the controversial ending has to have the Pacers eager to get out there and try to win Game 2.
Haliburton had a poor performance in Game 1, scoring only six points on 2-of-6 shooting from the field with three crucial turnovers in crunch time. Beyond the numbers, though, he visibly wasn't aggressive, passing on several shot opportunities and looking indecisive. Health is the elephant in the room, with Haliburton dealing with lingering back spasms, but he reportedly stated several times on Tuesday his intent to play much better in Game 2.
While Haliburton needs to bounce back, McConnell just needs to keep doing what he's been doing. In his last two games, he has come off the bench and played huge for the Pacers. He dropped 20 points and nine assists in 23 minutes in the closeout game against the Bucks, then followed that up with 18 points in 22 minutes in Game 1 against the Knicks. McConnell has brought energy in leading the second unit that changed the momentum of both of those games.
Hart had an excellent all-around effort in Game 1, scoring 24 points with 8 assists, 3 boards and a blocked shot. But that is icing on the cake of his most consistent contribution: crashing the glass. Hart grabbed 13 rebounds in Game 1, the fifth time he has notched at least 13 boards in seven playoff games. With the official news that centerThe Knicks won Game 1 by four points in a game they were losing until a furious late comeback. It was a high-scoring game, played at the Pacers' rhythm.
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