Knicks lose as Pacers run through their defense

Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis (11) passes the ball as Knicks' Taj Gibson (67) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. Credit: AP/Darron Cummings

INDIANAPOLIS — With 8:43 left in the first half Derrick Rose grabbed a defensive rebound and looking up, flicked a pass on the money to Obi Toppin streaking past the Pacers’ defense. And Toppin, in full stride, took one dribble and rose, shifting the ball through his legs in the air and slamming in a one-handed dunk.

He stood at the free-throw line posing as teammates rushed out to celebrate with Indiana calling timeout. But the Knicks were still down by five after the dunk and out of the…