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Knicks vs Pacers final: the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 114-113 on December 18, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 25 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
| Pacers | 36 | 26 | 30 | 21 | 113 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 25 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 8 REB Mikal Bridges
- 11 AST Tyler Kolek
Pacers
- 31 PTS Andrew Nembhard
- 10 REB Jay Huff
- 5 AST Pascal Siakam
Knicks vs Pacers Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson G | 34 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10-23 | 3-8 | 2-3 | -16 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 37 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9-19 | 4-9 | 0-1 | +9 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 26 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 0 |
| OG Anunoby F | 33 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5-13 | 2-7 | 4-7 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Trey Jemison C | 18 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 | +1 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 29 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 5-9 | 1-1 | +7 |
| Guerschon Yabusele F | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 26 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7-10 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Pacome Dadiet F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam F | 37 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9-22 | 2-6 | 6-6 | +3 |
| Jay Huff C | 18 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2-7 | 0-5 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Andrew Nembhard G | 37 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12-19 | 4-5 | 3-4 | +15 |
| Bennedict Mathurin G | 38 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-18 | 2-9 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 27 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 2-2 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarace Walker F | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 1-2 | -7 |
| T.J. McConnell G | 17 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Johnny Furphy G | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Tony Bradley CF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Garrison Mathews G | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Isaiah Jackson F | 26 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Ethan Thompson G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Knicks vs Pacers Recap
The Knicks beat the Pacers by outscoring them 28-21 in the fourth quarter after trailing by 6 through three. New York moved to 19-7, while Indiana fell to 6-21.
Indiana led by 11 after the first quarter, but New York won the second 34-26 to cut it. The Pacers held a 62-59 edge at halftime and a 92-86 edge after three. The Knicks hit 17 of 43 from three-point range, against 11 of 34 for Indiana.
Andrew Nembhard led all scorers with 31 points for the Pacers. Jalen Brunson countered with 25 for the Knicks, while Tyler Kolek added 11 assists. Both teams shot 43 of their field goals, but New York made them on 92 attempts to Indiana's 93, and its 31 assists beat Indiana's 22. The Pacers won the glass, 52 rebounds to 46, and still lost.
The number to know: 17 made threes, six more than Indiana, which covered the gap left by the Pacers' 52-46 rebounding edge.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| 43-92 | Field Goals | 43-93 |
| 46.7% | FG % | 46.2% |
| 17-43 | 3-Pointers | 11-34 |
| 39.5% | 3P % | 32.4% |
| 11-19 | Free Throws | 16-18 |
| 57.9% | FT % | 88.9% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 52 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 31 | Assists | 22 |
| 10 | Steals | 8 |
| 5 | Blocks | 6 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 19 | Fouls | 20 |
| 3 | Biggest Lead | 16 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 56.0% | 13.8% | 28.0% | 0.120 |
 Pacers | 52.2% | 12.2% | 33.3% | 0.172 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Pacers Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, December 18, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
- Arena
- Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Pacers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- W vs Spurs 124-113 Dec 16, 2025
- W @ Magic 132-120 Dec 13, 2025
- W @ Raptors 117-101 Dec 9, 2025
- W vs Magic 106-100 Dec 7, 2025
- W vs Jazz 146-112 Dec 5, 2025
Pacers last 5
- L vs Wizards 89-108 Dec 14, 2025
- L @ 76ers 105-115 Dec 12, 2025
- W vs Kings 116-105 Dec 8, 2025
- W @ Bulls 120-105 Dec 5, 2025
- L vs Nuggets 120-135 Dec 3, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 17, 2026 Pacers @ Knicks 110-136
- Mar 13, 2026 Knicks @ Pacers 101-92
- Feb 10, 2026 Pacers @ Knicks 137-134
More NBA Games on Dec 18, 2025
- Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2126
Charlotte Hornets3-1133Top: Johnson 43 PTS, 11 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4106
Brooklyn Nets0-495Top: Jr. 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2101
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0122Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-294
San Antonio Spurs2-2119Top: Harper 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1111
Milwaukee Bucks1-3105Top: Ingram 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0128
New Orleans Pelicans0-3133Top: Durant 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1114
Dallas Mavericks2-2116Top: Cunningham 29 PTS, 10 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1143
Utah Jazz1-3135Top: Dončić 45 PTS, 11 REB, 14 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-299Top: Butler 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2115
Denver Nuggets1-2126Top: Murray 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-4133
Portland Trail Blazers3-0134Top: Avdija 35 PTSBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Pacers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks visit the Bulls Oct 28; Pacers host the 76ers Oct 28.
Knicks vs Pacers FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Pacers on Dec 18, 2025?
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 114-113 on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 25 points.
What are the Knicks and Pacers records?
After this game the Knicks were 19-7 and the Pacers were 6-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Pacers?
Jalen Brunson scored 25 for the Knicks. Andrew Nembhard scored 31 for the Pacers.
Who leads the Knicks vs Pacers season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Knicks vs Pacers game?
The Knicks beat the Pacers 136-110 on Mar 17, 2026 at home.
Where was Knicks vs Pacers played?
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Pacers?
Knicks-Pacers: Q1 25-36, Q2 34-26, Q3 27-30, Q4 28-21.
What is next for the Knicks and Pacers?
Knicks visit the Bulls on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Pacers host the 76ers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.