Josh Hart was the main culprit in mistakes that crippled the Knicks

The New York Knicks suffered a disappointing 130-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the playoffs, with turnovers playing a significant role in their defeat. The Knicks, particularly Josh Hart, struggled to protect the ball, committing a total of 17 turnovers during the game.

Hart, in particular, had a rough night with five turnovers, four of which came in the first half. The Pacers capitalized on these mistakes, converting the turnovers into eight points. Overall, the Pacers scored 20 points off the Knicks’ turnovers, highlighting the importance of ball security in such a high-stakes game.

The Pacers excelled in transition, using the Knicks’ turnovers to their advantage and scoring a whopping 22-9 advantage in fast break points. Their ability to speed up the game and force opponents into mistakes proved to be a key factor in their victory.

In addition to turnovers, fouls also plagued the Knicks, with Hart fouling out of the game. The Pacers took advantage of these fouls, scoring nine points either as a result or directly after them. On the other hand, the Pacers committed only 11 turnovers, limiting the Knicks to just nine points off those mistakes.

The Knicks’ struggles continued into the second half, as they committed two turnovers on their first two offensive possessions, allowing the Pacers to go on a 7-0 run to start the third quarter. Despite making a comeback and cutting the deficit, the Knicks’ inability to protect the ball ultimately cost them the game.

Overall, the Knicks’ turnovers and inability to capitalize on the Pacers’ mistakes proved to be their downfall in Game 4. Moving forward, they will need to focus on ball security and limiting turnovers if they hope to bounce back in the series.