Knicks’ grades from <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/23/sports/knicks-season-on-the-rocks-as-comeback-falls-short-in-game-2-vs-pacers/">their 114-109 Game 2 loss to the Pacers</a>&nbsp;on Friday night at Madison Square Garden:

Dragged the Knicks offensively as best he could while collecting 36 points with 11 assists. But then the point guard bungled the big shot by launching — and bricking — a long 3-pointer with plenty of time left and a chance to tie.&nbsp;

Scored 20 points but his defense was so bad that Tom Thibodeau benched the center for a huge chunk of the fourth quarter.&nbsp;

Played well defensively on Tyrese Haliburton but missed too many of his open midrange pull-ups.&nbsp;

Knicks’ grades from their 114-109 Game 2 loss to the Pacers on Friday at Madison Square Garden.{ai:summary}The Knicks fell to the Pacers 114-109 in Game 2, with standout performances overshadowed by critical mistakes. The point guard scored 36 points but missed a crucial late 3-pointer, while the center's poor defense led to a significant benching in the fourth quarter. Overall, defensive struggles and missed opportunities hindered the team's performance. #sports

Knicks’ Game 2 report card: Very little goes right in crushing loss

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