The New York Knicks staged an impressive comeback to secure a victory against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of their playoff series. The electrifying victory would prove to be a testimony to the team’s tenacity. Karl-Anthony Towns was the first, leading the charge with an incredible 20-point fourth quarter performance. This win was a crucial turning point in their postseason run. The Knicks have now officially become the third team ever to come back from at least three 10-point or greater deficits heading into the fourth quarter during a single postseason.
The Madison Square Garden game started quickly, with each side exchanging blows and trying to maintain control over the cagey affair. The Knicks were behind as the fourth quarter started, but the team banded together and fought back to take the lead. Towns opened the floodgates with a 14-0 scoring spree in the final two-plus minutes. This surge completely changed the momentum and lifted the Knicks to victory.
This championship victory marks the first-ever Knicks win! With that comeback, they now become just the fourth team to come back from two or more double-digit fourth-quarter deficits in a single postseason. Accomplishing such a feat is a testament to their grit and clutch capabilities, sending them deeper into the postseason.
On the other side, it was an uphill fight for the Indiana Pacers. However, they could not hold on to their lead and ended up closing their series in the next game. The Pacers are looking ahead to the semifinals. Their next order of business will be a road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But even more daunting is this week’s showdown. The squad are itching to pick up that momentum again after an underwhelming early exit from the previous edition of the tournament.
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