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Jalen Brunson's playing style leads to isolation and impacts team dynamics during critical game moments.
"There's also a huge Filipino community here, which brings a feeling of home, especially seeing all the variety of dishes like lumpia or chicken adobo, that reminds me of my grandma or childhood moments in the Philippines."
Jayson Tatum admitted before the game that he wasn't particularly excited about the prospect of returning to the building where he tore his Achilles, and he started icy cold from the floor. He was 2-for-11 in the first half, and after the game, he said the return was 'a lot, especially at the beginning.'
The New York Knicks (34-19) welcome in the Indiana Pacers (13-40) after winning five home games in a row. It begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The Knicks took care of business in their most recent matchup 111-89 against the Celtics on Sunday. The Pacers enter this contest after a 122-104 loss to the Raptors on Sunday. Jalen Brunson's team-leading 31 points led the Knicks in the victory. Pascal Siakam scored 18 points in the Pacers' loss, leading the team.
Trailing 68-65, New York's star big man picked up his fourth foul during a futile afternoon in which he was forced to guard Sixers star Joel Embiid for significant stretches just 1:36 into the third quarter. While Embiid scored 38 points with 11 rebounds, Robinson's second-half introduction turned the game on its head in the Knicks' favor. The visitors immediately went on a 25-9 run in which Robinson helped hold Embiid scoreless for that entire stretch.
"We've been in the midst of a pretty rough stretch and it's not about just one game right now. There's got to be a continual pursuit for us getting better and growing," swingman Landry Shamet said. "So, fourth-quarter blowout, cool, whatever. It's an opportunity against a talented NBA team to build and grow on some of the things that we're trying to grow on and get better at. So kudos to our guys continuing to carry the standard and finish out the right way."