Shortly after the final buzzer, Mitchell was seen having words with Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who went off for 31 points and eight assists to lead Indiana to the victory. The two superstars exchanged pleasantries after the game as they commended each other for a hard-fought series.

The Knicks have a 3-1 lead in that series. The Pacers won all three road games they played in the series. Pascal Siakam added 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Guard Andrew Nembhard had 18 points and six assists.