Connecticut managed to outrebound the Orange 38-36, an impressive stat for the team that is 14th in the 15-team conference.

WSJ: Connecticut beats No. 6 Syracuse 66-58

Above all, though, Indiana's brawn which helped them outrebound the Knicks by an average of almost nine boards per game during the series effectively spun the Knicks into tailspin after Game 3, when New York coach Mike Woodson decided to temporarily discard his small-ball lineup.

WSJ: Pacers End Knicks' Season