Knicks: Payton’s excellent performance against the Pacers

Elfrid Payton came out of the starting gates playing very aggressively. In the first six and more minutes, Payton went to the basket multiple times, scoring five points and clearing Mitchell Robinson for repatriation attempts, as Robinson scored six points before the point midway through the quarter.

Payton’s strong play continued throughout the night as he orchestrated the attack. The veteran finished the game with 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists.