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Reversing 20 points in a great hero! Towns beat 20+8 in the last quarter and refused 0-3: Sudden explosion to save New York

10:25am, 26 May 2025【Basketball】

On May 26, in the third game of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks reversed the Pacers away, and the total score of the series was 1-2, and they refused to 0-3 and fell into a desperate situation; Towns made 8 of 17 shots, 3 of 7 three-pointers, scored 24 points, 14 rebounds and 1 assist, and scored 20 points and 8 rebounds in the last quarter and became a super hero in New York's reversal victory.

G3 in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks took the lead at the first quarter but was reversed by the Pacers counterattack and fell 4 points behind 26-30 in the first quarter. During this period, Towns made 7 minutes on the court, made 0 of 2 shots and did not score a single point, but grabbed 5 rebounds.

The Knicks were always behind in the second quarter and were hit by the Pacers at a 13-0 offensive climax. New York was instantly behind to 20 points. Although the Knicks continued to chase points, the Knicks were still behind double digits after the half-time play. In this quarter, Towns scored twice in the basket, but covered his teammates and got an offensive foul. In addition, Towns forced Halliburton to score 2+1, but the Pacers successfully challenged. Towns was judged to be an offensive foul and was forced to end the game after the third foul. It was after this controversial penalty that the Knicks were hit a 13-0 offensive by their opponents.

In the first half, Towns played for 13 minutes, made 2 of 7 shots, 0 of 2 of 3-pointers, and scored 4 points and 6 rebounds, making 2 mistakes and 3 fouls. In the second half, the Knicks struggled to catch up in the third quarter and were still in a passive situation. After the Knicks played 70-80 in the third quarter, they fell 10 points behind 70-80. In this quarter, Towns scored without scoring and got his fourth foul early.

Brunson sat on the bench to rest in the final quarter. Towns carried the banner of New York's offensive - hit a three-pointer from the outside, made a tough breakthrough from the front, made a foul and made two free throws, made another three-pointer from the outside, and cut Nemhard with a blank 2+1 dunk. Towns scored 15 points and led the team to overtake the score.

Brunson played for only more than one minute and was forced to leave the fifth foul. Facing the Pacers' offensive, Towns made a foul and made both free throws, and Turner made another three-pointer from the outside. At the decisive moment, Halliburton scored a mid-range shot, McBride made both free throws, and Towns scored a fifth foul, 2 minutes and 42 seconds, Turner made both free throws, Towns missed a layup, and Sika tied the score.

Brunson scored a key throw in the last 90 seconds, and then broke through and was blocked and missed three-pointer. Turner missed a three-pointer, Hart rebounded and hit a free throw. The two sides fought in a penalty shootout, and the Knicks finally reversed 20 points away and refused to 0-3.

According to the schedule, the Knicks and Pacers G4 will start on May 28.