Knicks Stage Epic Game 3 Comeback, Edge Pacers to Keep NBA Playoff Hopes Alive

The New York Knicks roared back from a 20-point deficit to snag a thrilling 106-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night, keeping their championship dreams alive. Jalen Brunson, the Knicks’ electrifying guard, dropped 23 points, navigating foul trouble with the finesse of a tightrope walker. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns erupted for 20 points in the fourth quarter alone, turning the game into his personal highlight reel.

The Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 20 points and six assists, seemed poised to cruise to a 3-0 series lead, especially with a 68-52 edge in the third. But New York’s grit kicked in, slicing the gap to 80-70 by the end of the quarter. Brunson’s clutch basket with 7:10 left gave the Knicks an 89-88 lead, and they held on with the tenacity of a city that never sleeps. Myles Turner added 19 points for Indiana, but their 0-4 record on Indianapolis 500 race day might have them wondering if the track’s milk jug is cursed.

With both teams catching their breath on Monday, the series resumes Tuesday. The Knicks, now trailing 2-1, have proven they’ve got the heart to keep this fight alive.