The new Knicks debut at home with a nice win over the Pacers, who eliminated them from the playoffs in the second round last year. All four main players finish above 20 points: Jalen Brunson is the best with 26 points, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges add 21 each and Josh Hart signs a double double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Indiana collapses in the two central quarters (70-40 for the hosts) thanks to a terrible night for Tyrese Haliburton: 0 points with 0/8 from the field and 0/7 from three with just one rebound and 5 assists in less than 26 minutes.