The New York Knicks are still alive in the search for the NBA final. Sunday evening (25), the New York franchise won a heroic victory over Indiana Pacers, away from home, from 106 to 100, in game 3 of the East Conference final. With an impressive turning point in the last period, the Knicks have served […]
The New York Knicks are still alive in the search for the NBA final. Sunday evening (25), the New York franchise won a heroic victory over Indiana Pacers, away from home, from 106 to 100, in game 3 of the East Conference final. With an impressive turning point in the last period, the Knicks have served the series, which is now 2-1 in favor of the pacer.
The result earns even more weight considering the scenario of the game. The Indiana even opened an advantage of 20 points in the second quarter and seemed to send another triumph. However, the Knicks reacted, led by Karl-Anthony Towns, which marked a double double with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Jalen Brunson was also decisive, with 23 points.
The series, so far, has distinguished itself for the absence of victories of the principals. After losing the first two clashes at the Madison Square Garden in New York, the Knicks returned to the same coin and triumphed at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The game
The first room was balanced, with both teams that exchanged the advantage in the scoreboard. Better in the last few minutes, the Indian has closed the partial 30-26, supported by the good performances of TJ McConnell and Andrew Nembhard.
The dominion of the pars was even more evident in the second period. The home team mounted their defense, accelerated the attack and even opened 20 points in front: from 55 to 35. Collective efficiency was evident with all the players that the score. Despite this, the Knicks reacted before the break and reduced the difference to 58 to 45.
The third quarter has maintained control of Indiana, but the scenario has started to change in the last period. With more aggression and defensive adjustments, the Knicks grew up in the game. The cities of Karl-Antony have defined responsibility in the last few minutes and has been fundamental in the New York reaction. The team became the score and kept the advantage until the timer broke out, closing the game from 106 to 100.
Next game
The teams face again Tuesday (27), again in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis, for game 4 of the series. The Pacers follow in front of 2-1 and try to recover the square while the Knicks are looking for the draw to make the decision to the Madison Square Garden.
Source: Terra
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