Knicks Edge Pacers 106-100 in Hard-Fought Game 3 – Eastern Finals Tighten Up

Knicks Fight Back in Indiana: Towns Shines as Series Narrows

The New York Knicks just refused to roll over in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. With the pressure on and their season teetering, they fought off the Indiana Pacers 106-100 in Indianapolis on May 26. The win keeps New York alive, trimming Indiana's lead to 2-1, and injects fresh drama into a series that felt like it could slip away fast.

Karl-Anthony Towns—New York’s headline midseason addition—showed exactly why the Knicks went all-in to get him. Towns put up a monster 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, dominating both inside and out. He was especially effective beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-7, which forced Pacers defenders to stretch out and play uncomfortable matchups. Towns also battled in the paint, outmuscling Myles Turner and coming up with big stops in critical moments.

The Knicks leaned on more than just scoring, though. Josh Hart crashed the boards with reckless abandon, securing rebounds that killed Pacers’ comeback chances. And when crunch time hit, it was Jalen Brunson at the free throw line, cool as ever, knocking down shot after shot to keep Indiana just out of reach. Brunson's composure in the closing minutes made sure the Knicks never lost their grip, despite the Pacers ramping up the pressure.

Indiana didn’t go quietly. Tyrese Haliburton, their fearless point guard, led the way with 20 points, hitting tough shots and keeping his team in it when the offense stalled. His court vision kept the Pacers moving, even as the Knicks dialed up the intensity. Pascal Siakam tallied several vital defensive stops — his long arms and agility put a speed bump in front of Towns and the driving Knicks. Myles Turner, although outdueled by Towns at times, grabbed key rebounds that gave his team second-chance points.

Late in the fourth, tension spiked. Indiana’s coach successfully challenged a call, swinging momentum their way briefly and waking up the home crowd. But New York stiffened defensively, forcing tough looks and snagging rebounds. At the other end, the Knicks were patient and precise. Even under heavy traps and double-teams, the ball found Towns, Hart, and finally, Brunson, who went to the stripe and cashed in. The crowd groaned as each free throw dropped through the net; the visitors simply wouldn’t let go.

Broadcasts, Streaming, and What’s Next

For die-hards glued to every play, options to watch were everywhere. Knicks fans raved about the interactive coverage from "Knicks Now" by Chat Sports, which ran live stats, real-time reactions, and postgame breakdowns that let fans join the conversation as the game swung back and forth. TNT’s national crew brought their usual high energy and detailed analysis, delivering every run and rally to basketball homes coast to coast.

The Pacers came into Game 3 up 2-0 and with all the momentum, but tonight’s game rebooted the rivalry. Suddenly, the series no longer looks like a runaway. One win can change the mood overnight, and that’s exactly what the Knicks pulled off in Indiana. The pressure now spins onto the Pacers, who still hold the lead but have to find a response as Game 4 looms — a game that could see everything tied if the Knicks keep this up.

Will Towns keep bullying Indiana’s bigs? Can Haliburton bounce back even stronger? Both teams know there’s no margin for error anymore—the fight for the East is officially on.