New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau questions a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Credit: AP/Michael Conroy
For 24 minutes the newest incarnation of the Knicks were enjoying their moment in the spotlight, with a new coach and an offense that suddenly scoring in bunches there was a reason for hope.
RJ Barrett hit all eight of his field goal attempts in the first half, leading an unexpectedly potent attack. Rookie Immanuel Quickley came into the game off the bench and seemed to provide the same sort of lift he did in the preseason.