Heroes, zeros of Game 2: Josh Hart puts up an ugly clunker

Heroes and zeros of the Knicks’ 114-109 Game 2 loss to the Pacers on Friday night at Madison Square Garden:

Hero 

Pascal Siakam delivered one of the best performances of his career, pouring in 39 points on 13-for-23 shooting from the field. It was his best scoring output of the season. 

Zero 

Josh Hart had another rough showing, finishing with six points, six rebounds and just one assist. His 29 minutes were tied for his lowest of the postseason. He was minus-10. 

Josh Hart tries to strip the ball from Myles Turner during the Knicks’ 114-109 Game 2 loss to the Pacers on May 23, 2025. AP

Unsung hero 

Myles Turner finished with 16 points. He also made two key free throws with 4.2 seconds left to make it a two-possession game. 

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Key stat 

76-6 Record for teams that take a 2-0 series lead in conference finals.

Jalen Brunson reacts to a call as Mikal Bridges talks to him during the fourth quarter of the Knicks’ Game 2 loss. Jason Szenes / New York Post

Quote

“Maybe we’re playing a little too soft in the beginning of halves.” 

— Mikal Bridges on starters’ struggles