Knicks Overcome 20-Point Deficit to Win Game 3 Behind Towns’ Fourth Quarter

In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 106-100, largely due to Karl-Anthony Towns' dominant fourth-quarter performance where he scored 20 of his 24 points despite battling a sore knee. Jalen Brunson, who struggled with foul trouble and inefficiency for much of the game, contributed crucial plays late in the game, including the go-ahead basket, showcasing his clutch ability. Analysts like Brian Windhorst highlighted the dynamic between Brunson and Towns, noting that Towns' takeover was possible largely because Brunson was sidelined by fouls. Some commentators, such as Emmanuel Acho, controversially suggested that Brunson's foul trouble inadvertently helped the Knicks tighten their defense and mount a comeback. Towns' aggressive play and the Knicks' improved defense, which held Pacers' Pascal Siakam to 17 points after his 39-point outburst in the previous game, were key factors in the Knicks' victory. The Knicks now face the challenge of winning Game 4 to avoid falling into a 3-1 series deficit.