NBA East finals: KAT gives the Knicks a boost, will the Pacers bounce back in Game 4?

The Eastern Conference finals continue with the No. 3 seed New York Knicks holding onto a Game 3 win over the No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers, who still have a 2-1 edge in the series. 

The Knicks are aiming to reach the Finals for the first time since 1999. This postseason, New York eliminated the No. 6 seed Detroit Pistons and then handled the No. 2 Boston Celtics . 

Meanwhile, the Pacers are trying to get back into the Finals since their last appearance in 2000. Indiana knocked off the No. 5 Milwaukee Bucks before upsetting the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers . 

Here's what has stood out from the Knicks' crucial Game 3 win and what's in store for Game 4. 

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Game 3: Knicks 106, Pacers 100

What stood out for the Knicks: With the Knicks staring down a 3-0 series hole and trailing the Pacers by 20 points in Game 3, their season was dangling by a thread. But for the third time this postseason, the Knicks stormed back from a 20-point deficit to win. Karl-Anthony Towns, who entered the fourth quarter with only four points, had a monster final 12 minutes in which he had 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field, including 3-for-4 shooting from beyond the arc, and eight rebounds. Josh Hart was also huge in the final period, playing all 12 minutes and finishing with five rebounds, two assists, one steal and four free throws – and the highest plus-minus (+16) of anyone in the fourth quarter. 

It was a huge win for the Knicks, who reminded everyone that they’re a great comeback team and no lead is safe. Even more impressive, the Knicks, who entered the fourth quarter down by 10 points, completed the win with Jalen Brunson (23 points) only