New York – May 23, 2025: The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-115 on Friday and tied the NBA Eastern Conference Finals series 1-1. The match was played at Madison Square Garden in New York. After losing the first game, the Knicks made a strong comeback this time.
Match Status:
After losing the victory in the last minutes of the first game, the Knicks came out with the intention of winning this time. Both teams were giving a tough competition in the first half. By halftime, the Knicks had a slight lead of 52-49.
The Knicks hit great 3-point shots in the third quarter. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns together hit several three-pointers, giving the Knicks the lead. On the defense, Mitchell Robinson kept the Pacers in check – he had 10 rebounds and 3 blocks.
By the fourth quarter, the Knicks had taken a 12-point lead. The Knicks took advantage of Indiana’s 14 mistakes (turnovers) and scored 22 points.
Key players:
- Jalen Brunson: 38 points and 8 assists
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 28 points and 11 rebounds
- Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers): 26 points and 9 assists
- Aaron Nesmith (Pacers): 22 points
The Knicks’ bench (reserve players) also played well, especially Cameron Penn who scored 12 points.
Special moments:
- Brunson’s three three-pointers in the third quarter changed the course of the game.
- Mitchell Robinson prevented the Pacers from scoring in the paint.
- A crucial steal by OG Anunoby led to the Pacers’ defeat.
What’s next?
The third game of the series will now be held in Indianapolis on Sunday, May 25. The Pacers are now going to play at home, where they have been very strong in these playoffs. The Knicks will try to keep their defense strong and maintain their winning streak.
Reaction from fans and on social media:
There was an enthusiastic atmosphere in the stadium during the match. Many fans praised Jalen Brunson and said that he led the team. After the defeat in the first game, this victory was a relief for the fans.
This match in history:
This is the 9th playoff match between the Knicks and the Pacers. The Pacers had defeated the Knicks 5 times out of the last 6. But this time the Knicks have made a great comeback and leveled the series.
How to watch the match?
You can watch Game 3 on TNT, truTV or the Max App. Tickets for the game in Indianapolis start at $150.
