The New York Knicks finally pulled off a big 106-100 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Following their struggling performance at the beginning of the series, they flipped the script and dominated the Pacers’ explosive offense. Held to their lowest scoring output of the playoffs, the Pacers missed 20 of 25 three-point attempts and looked out of sync.
Despite injuries, Karl Anthony Towns and Josh Hart made a strong, heroic presence on the court. Down 20 points in the second quarter and facing criticism, the Knicks roared back despite Jalen Brunson’s foul trouble. The Pacers’ 119 points per 100 possessions completely broke down under their defensive pressure, and now, with a 2-1 lead, they reignited the series.
In response to the Knicks’ game three victory, ESPN media personality Stephen A. Smith posted a funny video, expressing his celebration as the team finally took the game away.
Here is a look at the video below:
YYYYEEEESSSSS!!!! #OrangeAndBlueSkies pic.twitter.com/wwzTgjuMCQ
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) May 26, 2025
Stephen A. Smith’s reaction captures the excitement and relief Knicks fans are feeling after their dramatic Game 3 comeback. With the series now at 2-1, the Knicks breathed new life into their playoff hopes. The win sets the stage for a thrilling Game 4 as they aim to tie the series.
Stephen A. Smith Gets Frustrated With Knicks’ Downfall
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After the Knicks’ game two loss to the Indiana Pacers, Stephen A. Smith expressed his frustration, claiming he was so upset that he threw up. The ESPN analyst criticized head coach Tom Thibodeau for benching Karl-Anthony Towns for seven crucial minutes in the fourth quarter, calling it a poor decision. Smith pointed out Thibodeau’s lack of urgency and involvement, which he believed contributed to the Knicks’ collapse.
“I threw up last night; I was so sick and disgusted with what I saw. You cannot bench Karl-Anthony Towns for seven minutes in the fourth quarter. You just can’t do that.” Smith Stated.
Stephen A. Smith on the Knicks: "I threw up. That's how I feel. I threw up last night; I was so sick & disgusted… For the fourth quarter, I saw [Tom Thibodeau] every time there was a camera shot on him his arms are just sitting there just folded looking completely helpless…" pic.twitter.com/l0docM9EMp
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 25, 2025
This was not the first time Smith used dramatic language to describe his Knicks frustrations, as he made similar claims in previous playoff years. Regardless of whether Smith honestly threw up, his intense reaction highlights the high stakes and emotions surrounding New York’s playoff run.
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