NBA Play-offs: New York makes a splash in Game 3, series reopened
After having lost both of the two games played at Madison Square Garden, New York makes the big blowout, managing to impose, in game 3, in Indianapolis (106-100 the final). A success that reopened the series with Indiana now ahead 2-1 (same score as the Western Conference final between OKC and Minnesota).
The Pacers chew bitterly. In the first half, Indiana mastered the court, even reaching +30. It seemed all decided but the Knicks responded with anger and determination. The fourth period was decisive with New York pulling off the dream comeback.
Absolute protagonist Towns who, after scoring only four points in the first half, shifts gears, putting up an impressive 20 points that send the Knicks to heaven. All this with Brunson limited by fouls (only three minutes on the court in the last quarter but still author of 23 points). At home in Indiana, Haliburton’s 20 points and Turner’s 19 were not enough.
“I was put in a position to do well. I just wanted to take advantage of opportunities. All of us are doing whatever it takes to win. We wanted to have a chance at the end of the game to keep hoping we can win the series” Towns’ words reported by ESPN. Game 4 is scheduled again in Indianapolis. In fact, it could be the’deciding act in the series.
