The New York Knicks are coming off a historic season in which they won both the NBA Cup and the NBA championship. However, their hopes of defending the NBA Cup are already taking a hit this season, as Jalen Brunson and his team suffered another tournament defeat on Friday against the Indiana Pacers.

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The Knicks fell 106-104 to the Pacers, dropping to 0-2 in East Group B after previously losing their opening NBA Cup matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.