The New York Knicks came back from a 20 point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday night, crawling to within one game of the Pacers in the two teams' Eastern Conference Finals series.
The Knicks rode a huge fourth quarter from star center Karl Anthony-Towns to the victory as they impressed the NBA on TNT studio crew with their clutch play.
After the game, former NBA MVP and Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley had a strong message for Towns, who put the Knicks on his back en route to his team's first win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 10 tries.
Karl Anthony-Towns of the Knicks.
Karl Anthony-Towns of the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis during Game 3 Sunday.
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Barkley's vocal tone became more excited as he described Towns' big game vs. the Pacers. He became so fired up by his take that he failed to finish his thoughts before the TNT crew continued to dissect the Knicks' big win.
"Shaq, when he actually plays like a big guy...I don't even mind him shooting a three every now and then," Barkley said to fellow commentator Shaquille O'Neal.
"Cuz he got a dunk coming up (on the highlight reel) that was incredible," Barkley continued prior to his show airing footage of a drive and dunk from Towns.
Towns scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, giving him 24 for the game to go along with 15 rebounds as the Knicks sent Pacers fans home in stunned silence.
Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27 in Indiana, giving the man known as KAT another chance to quiet his critics, and impress his viewers once again.