Indiana Pacers fans should be happy despite losing Game 3 against the New York Knicks.
After taking a 2-0 lead at Madison Square Garden, the Indiana Pacers headed home in hopes of delivering another blow to the New York Knicks.
For what it’s worth, the Pacers were in a commanding position during Game 3 as they took a double-digit lead in the game.
However, the Knicks made a stunning comeback to register a 106-100 win over the Pacers, propelled by a 24-point double-double from Karl-Anthony Towns.
Led by Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers are on a Cinderella run during the 2025 NBA playoffs. They have already made history with several records to their name.
Although the Knicks’ Game 3 win made the Eastern Conference Finals interesting, one stat points out that it has now tilted in the Pacers’ favor.
How? Well, the Pacers may be 0-3 in Game 3s this postseason, but they also have a phenomenal 4-0 record in Games 4 and 5.
Interestingly, the Pacers are also undefeated in Games 1 and 2 of the playoffs, holding a 6-0 record over their opponents.
If the first two rounds have proven anything, it’s that the Knicks should prepare for a stunning Game 4 performance from the Pacers.
Ahead of the much-anticipated Game 4 battle between the two sides, the Pacers have multiple things to worry about.
For starters, there is a level of concern about Aaron Nesmith, who suffered an ankle sprain in the Game 3 loss. Head coach Rick Carlisle believes the early diagnosis showed positive signs, but he will have a more detailed update tomorrow.
Coming to the second and more important worry for the Pacers is Jalen Brunson’s form. Brunson is having a phenomenal playoff run, as he showed in the first two rounds.
In fact, Brunson issued a message for the Pacers as the Knicks erased a 20-point lead in Game 3. Keeping that in mind, it will be interesting how Indy responds to Brunson’s reminder.
