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NextImg:Knicks vs. Pacers Game 4 prediction: NBA playoff odds, picks, bets

Friday night, the Knicks and Pacers delivered another exhilarating installment in arguably the best NBA playoff series thus far.

The Pacers held on for a 111-106 win at home despite the Knicks hitting a blistering 51.9 percent clip from 3-point range.

Looking ahead to Game 4, I expect a more decisive win for Indiana. 

Donte DiVincenzo has been superb for the Knicks in this series, scoring 25-plus points in all three games and shooting 56.3 percent from deep.

Friday, he hit 7 of 11 from 3-point range and scored 35 points.

The Pacers sent constant help against Jalen Brunson, holding him to 26 points on 10-for-26 shooting (38 percent), but they sacrificed more open 3s than they would have liked. 

Tyrese Haliburton had the final say in Game 3, finishing with 35 points and seven assists on 54 percent shooting from the field and 38 percent from deep.

Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after his made three-point basket against the New York Knicks during the second quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 10, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers reacts after his made three-point basket against the New York Knicks during the second quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 10, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Getty Images

After a quiet Game 1, Haliburton has come alive in the past two games, and the Pacers need him to be the best player on the floor to win this series. 

Ultimately, I view Indiana’s performance from Game 3 as much more sustainable carrying over to Game 4. The Knicks’ short rotation is getting incredibly taxed due to their unfortunate injury luck.

I’m banking on regression from Alec Burks and Miles McBride after they combined for 24 points on 50 percent shooting. 

I like Indiana as the deeper, healthier team in Game 4, particularly as they thrive off the energy of their home fans.

With the Knicks expected to cool down from long range, bank on a statement Pacers win Sunday. 

The play: Pacers -5.5 (Caesars Sportsbook)