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Brunson, who scored at least 40 points for the fifth time in 11 playoff games this spring, added 7 assists and 4 rebounds in 43 minutes. “To me, that’s been a trademark of the team,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said of New York’s high level of energy. The Pacers led by as many as 7 points in the first quarter before the Knicks went ahead for good by ending the period with a 22-10 run to take a 38-32 lead. Brunson scored 18 points in the second, when New York led by as many as 18 before entering the half with a 69-54 lead.