New York Knicks sharpshooter Donte DiVincenzo brawled with Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner on Tuesday night in their Game 5 victory, 121-91.
With 20 more points, DiVincenzo hit a slam in the third quarter of the game after a miss by Jalen Brunson. The dunk electrified the crowd and left some Knicks fans in disbelief.
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Myles Turner, #33, of the Indiana Pacers, is restrained by officials while exchanging words with Donte DiVincenzo, #0, of the New York Knicks, during the second half of Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series NBA on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Pacers moved the ball down the court again. Turner tried to set a screen for DiVincenzo, and that's when the fight occurred. The two went head to head and had to be separated by referees and players.
DiVincenzo had been talking trash throughout the game and was asked about the incident with Turner after the game.
“They were trying to be tough guys. That's not their identity,” DiVincenzo said. via SNY. “It was nothing more than that. I don't agree with trying to get close to someone. Nobody is going to fight in the NBA. Take the foul, keep moving. You're not a tough guy, just keep moving.”
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DiVincenzo had eight points, seven rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes. Brunson scored 44 points, seven assists and four rebounds to lead the Knicks.
Donte DiVincenzo, #0 of the New York Knicks, plays defense during the game against the Indiana Pacers during Game 5 of Round 2 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
Turner finished with 16 points and five rebounds. Pascal Siakam scored 22 points and eight rebounds.
New York has a 3-2 lead in the series and will return to Indiana on Thursday night.
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Myles Turner, number 33 of the Indiana Pacers, is restrained by teammates after an altercation during the third quarter against the New York Knicks in game five of the Eastern Conference second round playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 14, 2024 in New York City. . (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
“We still need one more win, so we can't get too excited,” Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said. “We have to understand what we have to do, stay focused on the task at hand. If you feel good about yourself, you will get beat in this league. We have to be ready to go.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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