Pacers Take Game 1

The Pacers take game 1 over the New York Knicks the final score of the game was 102 to 95. The Pacers were the bigger and more physical team through out the game Roy Hibbert presence was felt through out the game as he scored 14 points had 8 rebounds 5 block shots and altered many other shots at the rim. The Pacers had a balance scoring act with David West, Paul George Hibbert, George Hill, Lance Stephenson and D.J Augustin all scoring in double digits. Raymond Felton was effective for the Knicks scoring 18 points on 8-12 shooting but New York two leading scorers Carmelo Anthony and J.R Smith combined to go 14-43 in the loss. The Pacers out toughed the Knicks in game 1 to get the 1-0 series lead the Knicks will need their stars Carmelo Anthony and J.R Smith to score more efficiently if they want to tie the series up at 1-1 on Tuesday.