NBA: Josh Hart on fire, Knicks rout Pacers

The New York Knicks kept rolling.
Against the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks blew them off 136-110 — their fourth straight win.

With several key names out, one man took over: Josh Hart — and he was brutal.

Josh Hart went unreal

Without Jalen Brunson, the Knicks needed someone to carry the offense.

They found him in Josh Hart.

The guard posted:

• 33 points

• 12/13 FG

• 5/5 3PT

  Josh Hart 33 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL, 12/13 FG, 5/5 3FG, 108.6% TS vs Pacers https://t.co/eLLBBBmmGD pic.twitter.com/DvHr2cuJS0

  — Basketball Performances (@NBAPerformances) March 18, 2026

Nearly flawless.

In just 25 minutes he ran the show — spot-up threes, hard drives, savaging on the break. It’s his best outing in a Knicks jersey.

Numbers tell part of it. The bigger thing was impact: he pushed the pace, kept the intensity high and flipped the switch when the game needed changing.

The supporting cast did its job

Hart led, but the rest of the Knicks answered the call.

OG Anunoby added 26 points, reminding everyone he matters in this system.

Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a complete game with 22 points and 11 rebounds, owning the paint.

Jose Alvarado chipped in 16 points and 10 assists, keeping the offense moving.

Even rotation pieces like Mikal Bridges and Jordan Clarkson played their part.

Result: a smooth, balanced attack that was hard to stop.

Controlled win, with a few bumps

It didn’t start as a total blowout.

The Pacers pushed, even took a brief lead in the first half. New York answered immediately.

A 21-7 run before the break put the Knicks back in control.

In the second half they sealed it with another run, stretched the lead into double digits and never gave it back.

Pacers in freefall

For the Indiana Pacers, things are worrying.

This is their 14th straight loss.

Despite efforts from Jarace Walker (16), Obi Toppin (15) and Aaron Nesmith (14), Indiana never looked able to hang for the full game.

Pascal Siakam’s absence and weak defense hurt them again.

The lack of consistency and bite is glaring, especially against a confident team like New York.

Momentum building for New York

This win confirms the Knicks are in good shape.

Four straight wins, a firmer hold on third in the East, and above all the sense they control their destiny.

Even without their main point guard, they set the tempo and ran the game.

That ability to perform through absences is a very encouraging sign for the stretch run.

Conclusion

This win over the Pacers shows the Knicks are more than a Jalen Brunson team.

With Josh Hart playing at this level and a supporting cast that actually delivers, New York have real ambitions for the end of the season.

If the current form holds, the Knicks could be a serious dark horse in the Eastern Conference.

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