There wasn't much mystery around the New York Knicks' first victory in 16 days. the NBA team played defense in the second half, and did it with intensity. Because of that, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said things turned drastically.

The Knicks (2-9), who had lost six straight games, outscored the Pacers 34-17 in the fourth quarter to cap a 110-103 win at Conseco Fieldhouse. It was rare comeback performance for New York, too, as it came back from the 19-point hole it was in with just over 15 minutes remaning.

"They're all nice, and obviously we hadn't had a lot (of victories)," D'Antoni said. "We came out in the second half and we adjusted. We came out with better intensity, and it worked out."

Kelenna Azubuike (L) of Golden State Warriors dunks the ball during an NBA basketball game against New York Knicks in New York, the United States, Nov. 13, 2009. Knicks lost the game 107-121.

The Pacers (5-4), who beat the Knicks on November 4 in New York for their first win of the season, had their five-game win streak snapped. That run was tied with Cleveland and Atlanta for the NBA's longest entering Wednesday night's game.

The Pacers hadn't won five consecutive games in five seasons.

"We went into their building and desperately needed a win and got it and they came into our building desperately needing a win and got it," said Pacers coach Jim O'Brien.

The Knicks outscored the Pacers 27-7 over the last 7:30, holding Indiana to 4-of-16 fourth-quarter field goals. The Pacers shot 8-of-30 in the second half after shooting 26-of-44 in the first.

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