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Knick with a comeback win over Pacers

Written by Boluwatitonisola Omoniyi | May 26, 2025 12:34:57 PM

After losing two games at home in New York, New York Knicks produced a stunning comeback to claim a first win in their NBA Eastern Conference play-off finals against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

Defeat would have left the Knicks 3-0 down in the seven-game series, but New York - who were 20 points down towards the end of the second quarter - now only trail 2-1.

Karl-Anthony Towns starred with 20 points in the fourth quarter to snatch a crucial 106-100 victory.

With his side trailing 80-70 at the end of the third quarter, Towns - who played fewer than 28 minutes in game two - scored 15 points in the first four minutes of the quarter before adding a further five.

New York survived a late Pacers surge to hold on for a hard-fought win, with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart securing the victory with scores in the final seconds.

Game four will take place in Indianapolis on Tuesday.