Pacers blow out Knicks on Mother’s Day, even series at 2-2

Indiana came out playing like the Knicks had been disrespectful to their moms, leading by as much as 23 points in the first quarter. The Pacers stretched the lead to 28 after holding the Knicks to just two points in the first four minutes of the second quarter. New York never got within 20 points again.

It was a team-wide effort with the Pacers shooting almost 57 percent from the field and going 14 for 31 on three-pointers. No one scored more than Tyrese Halburton's 20 points, but six Pacers scored in double figures and 11 different Pacers scored.

Once again, T.J. McConnell had a huge game off the bench, finishing with 15 points and 10 assists. He made both his three-pointers Sunday.

He also found fellow reserve Obi Toppin for more than one monster dunk.

Myles Turner had a highly efficient game for Indiana, scoring 13 points on five shots, all makes, and added three blocks.

Indiana evened the series and, most importantly, made their moms proud. They still need to steal a game in New York, but the Pacers' playoff future looks much brighter than it did three days ago.