Crime in the NBA playoffs: Will the Knicks come back against the Pacers?

Crime in the NBA playoffs: Will the Knicks come back against the Pacers?

On May 27, 2025, the New York Knicks face a crucial challenge in the NBA playoffs. After an exciting Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers, which the Knicks won 106-100, the signs are promising for the upcoming Game 4 on May 28th. The game will take place at 2:00 a.m. at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers, who now lead the series 2-1, will face a strong Knicks team next Thursday that powered to victory with an impressive performance in the final quarter. While the Knicks initially trailed by 20 points, they showed a remarkable comeback in the decisive period and won the fourth quarter 36-20.

The Knicks had difficulties as the game progressed, trailing 13-17 at the end of the first quarter and already trailing by 13 points at halftime (45-58). Karl-Anthony Towns was the key player for the Knicks, scoring 20 points in the first seven minutes of the fourth quarter alone. This performance ranks as the second best by a Knicks player in a fourth quarter since 1998, according to ESPN.

Focus on player performance

Jalen Brunson, who shone with 23 points and one assist less than in previous games, will play a crucial role in Game 4. In crunch time, he was the one who put the Knicks ahead by four points with two free throws with eight seconds left. On the Pacers' side, Tyrese Haliburton was the top scorer with 20 points and seven assists, but his performance has increased since Game 1, where he shot significantly better from the field (12 of 31). The Indiana team also has to worry about ball movement in the second half, which was suboptimal, leading to a stagnant offense, according to [Tipico].

The Pacers make changes in the lineup: Josh Hart came on for Mitchell Robinson in Game 3 and had an appealing performance off the bench. Karl-Anthony Towns, who delivered a strong performance off the bench in Game 2, has proven to be an indispensable part of the Knicks system.

Outlook for Game 4

With the odds for Game 4 in view, Tipico announces an exciting encounter. The odds are:

• Tipp 1: Knicks gleichen die Serie aus, Quote 2,15
• Tipp 2: Gesamt über 221,5 Punkte, Quote 1,83
• Tipp 3: Brunson über 29,5 Punkte, Quote 1,85

With the Knicks in shape to recover from an early deficit and the Pacers suffering their first loss in crunch time after going 7-0, the games in this series are filled with excitement and unpredictable outcomes. The coming encounters promise to be crucial for the further course of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Knicks simply need to get a win against the Pacers in Game 4 to tie the series and maintain a chance to advance in the playoffs.