This is what New York Knicks need to come back in the series against Indiana Pacers

Losing both games at home has been a terrible blow for New York Knicks, especially considering they had secured the victory in the first game. Indiana Pacers took a giant step forward and seems to have one foot in the 2025 NBA Finals, but Tom Thibodeau will have to come up with a plan to attempt a comeback.

A perfect storm that wipes out everything. That's how these Indiana Pacers stand, a team capable of imposing their own style of play based on short possessions, strong defense to run, a sort of chaos with its own order, and players who know exactly what is expected of them. Tyrese Haliburton is the most visible star and the engine of a team where Pascal Siakam plays a key role and has managed to make New York Knicks uncomfortable. What can the team from the Big Apple do?

- Increase defensive toughness to slow down the pace of the game

The Knicks cannot allow the washing machine to spin. That is a clear metaphor for the levels of speed and intensity that the Pacers' game can reach. If necessary, using more bench players solely to commit fouls and slow down the pace of the game against Indianapolis, Thibodeau will have to do it without any hesitation.

- Focus on the interior game with more importance on Mitchell Robinson

One of the adjustments the Knicks' coach will make is to remove Hart from the starting lineup in order to include Mitchell Robinson. They need more intimidation in the paint and aim for a slower pace. Maybe they don't have to change on every screen, but look for more individual defenses and natural matchups.

- Preserve Jalen Brunson's physical condition and trust in Karl-Anthony Towns' excellence

The Dominican player must step up if the Knicks want to even out the series in Indianapolis. Being aggressive in attacking the paint, drawing fouls, and moving the ball are crucial to reduce the physical toll on Brunson, who ends up being almost the sole scoring outlet for the Knicks in crucial moments, leading to physical fatigue in key instances.

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