The Knicks seemed lifeless within the water – down 20, on the highway, offense stalling, simply crumbling. Then Karl-Anthony Cities utterly flipped the change.
New York clawed again to steal a 106-100 win in Indiana, slicing the Pacers’ collection result in 2–1 and swinging the momentum squarely again to the orange and blue.
“The sport wasn’t wanting nice for me,” Cities mentioned. “However for all of us, I simply wished to do no matter it takes to assist put us ready to win.”
Mission achieved. KAT dropped 20 of his 24 factors within the fourth quarter, anchoring a Knicks run that silenced Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana. He added 15 boards and some well timed stops to cap considered one of his most clutch performances in a Knicks jersey.
“I simply trusted the work,” Cities mentioned. “I didn’t care the way it seemed early. I knew I’d discover my rhythm.”
Jalen Brunson, battling foul bother all recreation, chipped in 23 factors and hit an enormous floater to place the Knicks forward for good with below two minutes to play.
“We don’t cease,” Brunson mentioned. “That’s who we’re.”
Josh Hart was additionally in every single place after Tom Thibodeau opted to start out Mitchell Robison began over him – 11 rebounds, relentless vitality, and possibly a pair bruises for good measure.
Thibodeau went deep into his bench and obtained simply sufficient from everybody – Shamet, Wright, Achiuwa – to hold round till the celebs took over.
“I do know you guys roll your eyes once I say no lead is protected, however no lead is protected,” Thibs informed the media with a smile after his crew’s 20-point comeback.
Sport 4 suggestions off Tuesday night time again in Indy. Don’t depend the Knicks out. They’re surviving, swinging, and attempting to tug this collection again to the Backyard with objective.
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