The New York Knicks recently faced off against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of their thrilling Eastern Conference Finals series. The first half had Knicks fans on the edge of their seats as the Pacers jumped out to a staggering 13-point lead, leaving everyone holding their breath. This dramatic turn of events even caught the attention of Shaquille O’Neal, who didn’t hold back in laying some criticism on Karl-Anthony Towns.
After the first half, the TNT crew broke down the Knicks’ struggles, highlighting all their missteps. Meanwhile, O’Neal humorously pondered Towns’ shot selection during the first half.
“You need desperation out here. Things like this should never happen. 6’11 right here, right at the basket, you’ve got to make this, you’ve got to play with force. He’s not playing well, this shot right here, we’d be fighting in the locker room right now. We’re down 0-2, and you’re taking 35-footers and missed this shot right here,” O’Neal said.
Shaq on Karl-Anthony Towns: "This shot right here, we'd be fighting in the locker room right now. We're down 0-2 and we're taking 35-footers?" pic.twitter.com/7HskK4tCmy
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 26, 2025
Although the Knicks struggled a bit in the first half, they totally turned things around in the second half, and their game changed dramatically.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Performance In Game 3 against The Indiana Pacers
In an exciting showdown during Game 3 of the conference finals against the Pacers, Karl-Anthony Towns delivered an outstanding performance on the court. He played 33 minutes and recorded an impressive double-double with 24 points, 24 rebounds, and one assist.
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Jalen Brunson also stepped up, contributing 23 points in just 31 minutes. Additionally, OG Anunoby made his mark with 16 points, two assists, and two rebounds. Thanks to these phenomenal efforts, the Knicks secured a 106-100 victory over the Pacers.
Entering Game 3 with a challenging 0-2 record in the series, the Knicks finally bounced back, and their fans were buzzing with excitement. Now, they are gearing up for Game 4 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, hoping to keep the momentum going.
