Knicks' Cats Scratch Out Clutch Game 1 Victory Over Pacers

The Michael Jordan of Delaware and Michael Jordan's statistical companion came through big for the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinal opener.

Jalen Brunson joined good company while Donte DiVincenzo sank the game-winner of the Knicks' 121-117 victory in Game 1 over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.

Brunson scored 43 points to hit at least 40 in four straight playoff games, joining Jordan, Jerry West, and Knicks legend Bernard King as the only players to pull off such a feat. The Knicks also prevailed in the opening game of a conference semifinal series since they did so against Atlanta en route to their last NBA Finals in 1999.

Game 2 of the series will be staged at MSG on Wednesday night (8 p.m. ET, TNT).