Josh Hart Says Knicks 'Let Off the Gas' During Collapse vs. Pacers; Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns React
- The New York Knicks suffered a 138-135 overtime defeat to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, falling behind 0-1 in the first matchup of the Eastern Conference Finals.
- The Knicks held a 14-point lead late in regulation but defensive mistakes, costly turnovers, and poor communication allowed Indiana's comeback.
- Aaron Nesmith scored 30 points with a franchise playoff record eight three-pointers, including six in the final five minutes, fueling the Pacers’ late surge.
- Knicks guard Josh Hart said, “Defensively, we let off the gas,” citing a drop in intensity and slower, less physical play in the closing minutes.
- The Knicks face pressure to regroup and improve communication for Game 2 on Friday to prevent this loss from undermining their series hopes.
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