Knicks’ grades from their 130-121 Game 4 loss to the Pacers on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse:
Jalen Brunson, C-
Had some moments, but not the performance you expected from the captain in the biggest game of the season. Got to the line plenty (11-for-12), but shot just 9-for-19 with three turnovers. He’s been outplayed in this series by nemesis Tyrese Haliburton.
Karl-Anthony Towns, B-
Did well with his opportunities, but those were too few. He was coming off that exquisite fourth quarter in Game 3, but the aggression wasn’t where it needed to be. Also came up limping in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury.
Mikal Bridges, F
Roasted by Haliburton and pretty much a zero on offense despite the Pacers hiding their worst defender (Haliburton) on him. The most embarrassing effort in a poor overall series from Bridges. His point total (17) was misleading. He finally turned aggressive in the fourth quarter and missed his final three shots, including an airballed 3-pointer.
