Knicks Face Do-Or-Die Clash in Indiana: Can They Defy the Odds and Surge Ahead?

So, the Knicks were staring down the barrel of a 20-point deficit against the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals — a spot where most teams would’ve just thrown in the towel. Yet somehow, New York clawed their way back, all thanks to a fourth-quarter explosion from Karl-Anthony Towns who dropped 20 points and snagged 8 rebounds when it mattered most. But here’s the real kicker: after all the grumbling about “no adjustments,” Tom Thibodeau made a tweak that changed everything — inserting Mitchell Robinson into the starting lineup. Sure, Robinson’s stat line was modest, but his presence shifted the entire dynamic, freeing KAT to focus on what he does best — scoring and playmaking. Makes you wonder — why wasn’t this the plan from the get-go? Towns may not be the defensive titan to match Myles Turner head-to-head, but with Robinson’s crafty rim protection and rebounding prowess, the Knicks leaned into their strengths and started locking the Pacers down in a way that’s hard to stop. As the pace slowed, New York’s half-court efficiency perked right up, and suddenly the series looked a lot different. Can they keep this momentum? You bet your last dime on it. LEARN MORE.The New York Knicks (1-2) looked like their season was over when they were down 20 points to the Indiana Pacers (2-1) in Game 3 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. But New York slowly chipped away at the lead until Karl-Anthony Towns took over the game late. KAT scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the fourth quarter alone to give the Knicks a 106-100 win. 

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