Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Karl-Anthony Towns Powers Knicks to Game 3 Comeback on Dominican Mother's Day

Towns scores 20 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, dedicating the win to his late mother as Knicks keep playoff hopes alive.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns on May 25, 2025.
Image

Overview

  • The New York Knicks rallied from a 20-point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 106-100 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a standout performance, scoring 20 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and adding 15 rebounds.
  • The victory, which occurred on Dominican Mother's Day, was emotionally significant for Towns, who dedicated the win to his late mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns.
  • Towns lost his mother to COVID-19 in 2020, and her passing has profoundly shaped his perspective on life and basketball.
  • The win narrows the series to 2-1 in favor of the Pacers and guarantees a Game 5 back at Madison Square Garden.