The New York Knicks regained their rhythm in Game 3. On Sunday, they secured a 106-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Knicks made some adjustments to their lineup before the game. While the new rotation didn’t yield immediate results, Karl-Anthony Towns’ outstanding performance in the fourth quarter ultimately clinched the win.
The Knicks erased a 20-point deficit to claim the win. With this performance, the Knicks now trail by just one game in the series, making it 2-1 in favor of the Pacers.
Karl-Anthony Towns Dominates Late With Elite Numbers In Knicks’ Game 3 Win
KAT was the standout performer of Game 3. He finished with 24 points and 15 rebounds. He shot 8-for-17 from the field, knocked down three of his seven attempts from beyond the arc, and converted five out of six free throws.
Karl Anthony Towns drops 24 PTS & 15 REB to spark a 20-PT COMEBACK for the Knicks in a 106-100 WIN over the Pacers 🥶
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Most notably, Karl-Anthony Towns delivered one of the most dominant fourth-quarter performances in playoff history. In the final period alone, he tallied 20 points and collected eight rebounds. It matched the entire Pacers team’s point total in that quarter. This achievement places him alongside Dirk Nowitzki as the only players on record to post those numbers in a playoff fourth quarter.
Jalen Brunson supported the effort with 23 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Mikal Bridges put up 15 points with two rebounds. Miles McBride contributed nine points, while Anunoby added 16 points, two assists, and two rebounds. Mitchell Robinson contributed six points and six rebounds, while Josh Hart made an impact with eight points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.
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Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 20 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Myles Turner recorded 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists, while Andrew Nembhard added nine points and four rebounds, and Pascal Siakam contributed 17 points with four rebounds.
Aaron Nesmith tallied eight points and seven rebounds. Off the bench, Ben Sheppard managed three points, while T.J. McConnell gave the team a spark with 12 points.
