Knicks fall to Pacers as Karl-Anthony Towns misses at buzzer
Quenton Jackson of the Indiana Pacers confronts Jalen Brunson of the Knicks during the third quarter on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 in Indianapolis. Credit: Getty Images/Jeff Dean
INDIANAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns missed a potential tying 15-foot jumper at the buzzer as the Knicks fell to the Indiana Pacers, 106-104, in an NBA Cup game on Friday night.
Jalen Brunson had 33 points and 11 assists and Towns added 23 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in his 12th straight double-double for the Knicks (6-6).
Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, Aaron Nesmith had 18 and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 16 for the Pacers (5-8). Ivica Zubac had 12 points and 13 rebounds.
The Pacers, who erased a nine-point first-quarter deficit and went up by 14 in the second quarter and 13 in the fourth quarter, took a 106-98 lead on Siakam’s 15-foot jumper with 1:49 remaining.
Towns’ hook shot and Brunson’s driving layup cut the Knicks’ deficit to 106-102 with 26.2 seconds left. Siakam missed two free throws and Mikal Bridges (18 points) sank a 20-foot jumper to bring the Knicks within 106-104 with 10.2 seconds remaining.
OG Anunoby stole a pass by Siakam with 2.8 seconds left and the Knicks called a timeout, but Towns missed a turnaround jumper as time expired.
The Knicks, who won the NBA Cup last season, fell to 0-2 in pool play.
The Knicks went on a 10-0 run to narrow their deficit to 85-84 after three quarters.
The Pacers shot 18-for-25 from the free-throw line to the Knicks’ 10-for-13.
