Knicks Rally With Karl-Anthony Towns To Win Game 3, Narrow Eastern Finals Series

The New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 106-100 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, narrowing the series to 2-1 in favor of Indiana. Karl-Anthony Towns spearheaded the Knicks' comeback with a dominant 24-point, 15-rebound performance, scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter alone, despite early criticism of his shot selection. Jalen Brunson contributed 23 points, while the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton led his team with 20 points and six assists. The Knicks' second-half defense stifled the Pacers, limiting them to just 42 points in the final two quarters. New York's improved lineup adjustments and Towns' late surge have reinvigorated their playoff hopes, with Game 4 set to take place in Indiana. Fans and analysts have widely praised Towns' heroic effort as potentially season-saving for the Knicks.