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The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 106-100 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, marking their first win of the series. Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge with 24 points and 15 rebounds, scoring 20 of his points in a dominant fourth quarter performance. The Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit in the second quarter to secure the victory. Jalen Brunson added 23 points for New York, while Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 20 points. The series now stands at 2-1 in favor of Indiana, with Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday in Indianapolis.

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**Knicks Claw Back, Towns Explodes in Fourth to Beat Pacers in Game 3**

INDIANAPOLIS – Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a monstrous fourth-quarter performance, leading the New York Knicks to a crucial 106-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday. Towns erupted for 20 of his 24 points in the final frame, securing the Knicks’ first win of the series and breathing life into their championship aspirations.

The Pacers, who held a commanding 2-0 lead coming into the game, looked poised to extend their dominance, leading by as many as 20 points in the second quarter. However, the Knicks rallied, chipping away at the deficit and setting the stage for Towns’ late-game heroics.

“When I got a chance to do what I do in the fourth, I was going to make sure I seized the opportunity,” said Towns, who also grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson, despite struggling with his shot, contributed 23 points for New York, while Tyrese Haliburton paced the Pacers with 20. Indiana struggled offensively in the second half, managing only 42 points after a strong first half.

“We didn’t do a good enough job of continuing to play fast,” Haliburton said. “I felt I did a poor job of keeping pace in the game, especially in the fourth … A 42-point half isn’t us.”

The Knicks’ victory, fueled by Towns’ explosive scoring and a determined comeback effort, has shifted the momentum of the series. Game 4 is set for Tuesday night in Indianapolis, where the Knicks will look to even the series before heading back to New York.

“Unpredictable,” Brunson said of the series. “Obviously, no lead is safe. Both teams are going to fight until the buzzer.”

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