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Pacers Rally To Beat Knicks In Eastern Conference Semifinals

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson walks off the court at the end of Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 10, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Pac

The Indiana Pacers staged a thrilling comeback in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, securing a 111-106 victory on Friday night in Indianapolis. Despite the win, the Knicks still hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday in Indianapolis.

Andrew Nembhard's clutch 31-foot 3-pointer with 16 seconds remaining proved to be the game-winning shot, propelling the Pacers to victory. Tyrese Haliburton led the charge for Indiana with an impressive 35-point performance, marking his second consecutive playoff career high. Pascal Siakam contributed 26 points and seven rebounds, while Myles Turner added 21 points and 10 rebounds.

On the Knicks' side, Donte DiVincenzo led the scoring with 35 points, including seven successful 3-pointers. Jalen Brunson chipped in with 26 points and six rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to secure the win for New York.

Andrew Nembhard's 31-foot 3-pointer seals the victory for the Pacers.
Indiana Pacers win 111-106 in Game 3 of Eastern Conference semifinals.
Tyrese Haliburton shines with 35 points for Indiana.
Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner contribute significantly to the Pacers' win.
Donte DiVincenzo leads the Knicks with 35 points.
Jalen Brunson adds 26 points for the Knicks.
Alec Burks steps up for the Knicks with 14 points.
Pacers overcome a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
Knicks missing key players due to injuries put up a valiant effort.
Game 4 between the Pacers and Knicks set for Sunday in Indianapolis.

Despite missing key players like Julius Randle, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Mitchell Robinson due to season-ending injuries, the Knicks put up a valiant effort. Alec Burks, who had seen limited postseason action, stepped up with 14 points in 21 minutes of play.

The Pacers, who had struggled to close out games in the series, found their rhythm in the fourth quarter. Haliburton spearheaded the comeback after the team trailed by nine points with less than 10 minutes remaining. Indiana's strong finish was fueled by a resilient defensive effort and timely scoring.

With the series poised at 2-1 in favor of the Knicks, both teams are gearing up for a crucial Game 4 showdown on Sunday. The Pacers will look to build on their momentum, while the Knicks aim to bounce back and extend their lead.

As the Eastern Conference semifinals continue to unfold, basketball fans can expect more thrilling action and intense matchups between these two competitive teams.

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