Like many basketball enthusiasts, Skip Bayless was amazed by the collapse of the Fourth quarter of the Indiana Pacers in match 3 of the Eastern Conference final against the New York Knicks on Sunday.
The analyst could not understand how Tyrese Haliburton and Co. could not maintain their advance of 20 points at home, finally losing 106-100.
“How did the Indiana Pacers, apparently receiving each call, allowed the Knicks to win the 4th quarter 36-20 in the house of Caitlin?” Bayless wrote on X.
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Sunday’s tip between the Knicks and the Pacers was played at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which also houses Caitlin Clark of the WNBA and Indiana fever.
Jalen Brunson was the main benchmark player for Knicks in the Clutch All campaign. However, Karl-Anthony Towns stole the spotlight in the fourth quarter of the match 3. In 11:24 minutes, the cities broke out for 20 points and caught 8 rebounds, playing a crucial role in the return of the Knicks.
At the other end, the pacers offensive collapsed when it counted the most. They pulled only 26.3% from the soil, including a forgetable 12.5% beyond the arc in the last quarter. This led New York to outperform them by 16 points and reduce Indiana’s advance to 2-1 in the series.
New York fans burst with songs “Knicks in 6” in Pacers’ Arena
The Gainbridge Fieldhouse broke out to celebrate, but not the crowd. The supporters of the Knicks who made all the noise, applauding while New York won an exciting return victory of 106-100. Even after the final buzzer, the fans continued to sing “Knicks in 6”.
The crowd was so noisy that Jalen Brunson had trouble getting along in an post-match interview.
“I must be a better leader, on and off the field …” Brunson was interrupted by intense cheers. “Jeez, they are noisy. I can barely hear myself.”
Even the Inside the NBA The panel could not help praising the New York passionate fans base.
“This is why New York people are crazy,” said Barkley. “These guys sang” Knicks in 6 “.”
“It’s crazy here OMG … Listen to the man, they travel, guy,” added Kenny Smith.
New York fans will have to bring the same energy for match 4 on Tuesday. The Knicks will need all the support to level the series at 2-2 before the series returns to Madison Square Garden for match 5.
Edited by Ruth John S
