The Indiana Pacers defeated the host New York Knicks, 121-106, at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

While this wasn't a wire-to-wire win for Indiana, they led for all but a couple minutes. In fact, Indiana won all four individual quarters, as a 31-22 first quarter really set the tone. The Pacers ended up shooting 52 percent from the field and 46 percent from three-point range while holding the Knicks to 44 percent from the field and 36 percent from long range. Rebounding was also critical, with Indiana outrebounding New York, 47-37. The Pacers also went a perfect 11-of-11 from the free-throw line.

The Pacers (28-14) were led by Domantas Sabonis, as he tallied 22 points, 15 rebounds and three assists. Victor Oladipo accrued 19 points, four rebounds six assists. Bojan Bogdanovic totaled 15 points and two boards while Darren Collison accumulated seven points, five rebounds and 10 assists. Thaddeus Young finished with 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and four steals.

The Knicks (10-32) were led by Emmanuel Mudiay, as he generated 21 points, two rebounds and three assists. Kevin Knox amassed 14 points, two rebounds and two assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. collected 12 points, six rebounds and two assists while Damyean Dotson led the bench with 15 points, six rebounds and four assists.

On deck for New York is a home matchup versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. As for Indiana, they return to action on Saturday when they play host to the Phoenix Suns.