Knicks 2 best defenders in OG and Robinson are out so it's expected. Just too many injuries for em.
OG Anunoby is a very good and serviceable 3 and D player when he’s healthy. But he’s injury prone and injures himself every season. Robinson is also a strong and tough perimeter defender. Pacers shooters are feasting because they face no opposition on the perimeter and also because they’re facing a tired and depleted Knicks team with many injuries to important players.
Brunson is hurt and won’t come back in todays game. Pacers will probably win and advance to the ECF. They’re healthier and deeper, and in a war of attrition like the nba playoffs, the team with more health and depth wins. Knicks have grit and there’s no quit in them but they can’t overcome the high amount of their injuries.