Pacers vs. Knicks Thriller: Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson Ignite a Shocking Turnaround — Can New York’s ‘Do or Die’ Spirit Survive the Ultimate Test?

In the dimly lit confines of Gainbridge Fieldhouse’s visiting locker room, you could almost feel the weight pressing down on Josh Hart. Turns that seemed simple somehow slipped through his fingers—those “just bad, stupid turnovers” that quickly handed the Pacers the spark to ignite a furious transition storm. Indiana’s 130-121 storming victory in Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals wasn’t just a score on the board; it was a dagger pushing the Knicks perilously close to the edge. Yet, even as the scoreboard loomed menacingly, Hart’s voice cut through the gloom with steely resolve. “We’re going back home,” he insisted, “because quitting just isn’t in this locker room’s vocabulary.” It’s a reminder that with champions like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns stepping up when every second counts, the Knicks refuse to roll over — the series is far from decided, and the fight is very much alive. LEARN MORETowns credited the Knicks’ medical staff with getting him prepared to be able to compete.He’d just committed a handful of “just bad, stupid turnovers” that helped kickstart the Pacers’ potent transition attack, fueling Indiana’s offense in a 130-121 win in Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals. After a near-flawless performance by Tyrese Haliburton gave the Pacers a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven set, pushing New York to the brink of elimination, Hart was asked what message his team could rally around as they exited Indianapolis.Advertisement

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AdvertisementThe Knicks’ superstar point guard came out hot and stayed that way, scoring 14 points and dishing a pair of assists in the first quarter, establishing from the jump that New York would be able to get to its game offensively and was not at all interested in embarking on an early summer vacation.