The Knicks looked dead in the water – 20 down the road, the offense stagnated and just collapsed. Then, Karl-Anthony Towns flipped the switch completely.
New York caught a 106-100 victory in Indiana, lowering the Pacers’ series rate to 2-1 and spinning momentum to orange and blue.
“This game wasn’t good for me,” Towns said. “But for all of us, I just want to do anything to help us win.”
The task is completed. Kat dropped 20 points in the fourth quarter, anchoring a Nicks Run, which silenced Indiana's Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He added 15 boards and some timely parking to cover one of his most popular shows in the Knicks jersey.
“I just believe in the work,” Towns said. “I don't care about how it looks. I know I'll find the rhythm.”
Jalen Brunson fought all the games with foul trouble, scored 23 points and hit a huge buoyancy that kept the Knicks ahead in less than two minutes.
“We’re not going to stop,” Brunson said. “That's us.”
After Tom Thibodeau chose to start Mitchell Robison, Josh Hart was everywhere too—11 rebounds, ruthless energy, and perhaps a few bruises.
Thibodeau goes deep into his bench and gets enough footsteps from everyone (Shamet, Wright, Achiuwa) until the stars take over.
“When I said it's safe to have no lead, I know you rolled your eyes, but it's safe to have no lead,” Thibs told the media with a smile after his team made a comeback of 20 points.
The 4th tip was held in Indy on Tuesday night. Don't count the Knicks. They survive, sway, and try to purposefully drag the series back to the garden.
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