May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after defeating the Boston Celtics in game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To Karl-Anthony Towns' Performance In Knicks-Pacers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 25, 2025 10:49 PM ET

On Sunday night, the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Karl-Anthony Towns finished the 106-100 victory with 24 points, 15 rebounds and one assist while shooting 8/17 from the field and 3/7 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

KNICKS COMPLETE THE 20-POINT COMEBACK AND WIN GAME 3 ON THE ROAD pic.twitter.com/Exqf9sWCbn
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2025

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Evan Turner: "KAT going for the kill"

KAT going for the kill
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) May 26, 2025

Underdog NBA: "Karl-Anthony Towns fourth quarter (so far):

15 PTS
5-5 FG
2-2 3PT

Pacers fourth quarter (so far):

8 PTS"

Karl-Anthony Towns fourth quarter (so far):

15 PTS
5-5 FG
2-2 3PT

Pacers fourth quarter (so far):

8 PTS
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) May 26, 2025

Hoop Central: "KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS TONIGHT:

24 POINTS
15 REBOUNDS
8/17 FGM
20 in the 4th

SAVED THE SERIES FOR NEW YORK."

KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS TONIGHT:

24 POINTS
15 REBOUNDS
8/17 FGM
20 in the 4th

SAVED THE SERIES FOR NEW YORK. pic.twitter.com/wcX6gfKvkw
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 26, 2025

Kendrick Perkins: "Towns became a KNICK tonight!!!!"

Towns became a KNICK tonight!!!!
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 26, 2025

Ben Stiller: "TOWNS
TOWNS
TOWNS"

TOWNS
TOWNS
TOWNS
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) May 26, 2025

Esfandiar Baraheni: "KAT is single-handedly saving the New York Knicks season"

KAT is single-handedly saving the New York Knicks season
— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) May 26, 2025

Carson Breber: "This is just ridiculously good stuff from KAT with the season on the line"

This is just ridiculously good stuff from KAT with the season on the line
— Carson Breber (@Carsobi) May 26, 2025

Overtime: "Karl Anthony Towns in the 4th quarter"

Karl Anthony Towns in the 4th quarter pic.twitter.com/dv2xPDyFgs
— Overtime (@overtime) May 26, 2025

Jamal Crawford: "Brunson out of rhythm, and on the bench has FORCED Kat to be more aggressive. Let Kat stay in this mode, and Brunson set the table. Knicks will have a chance."

Brunson out of rhythm, and on the bench has FORCED Kat to be more aggressive. Let Kat stay in this mode, and Brunson set the table. Knicks will have a chance.
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 26, 2025

NBA TV: "OH MY GOODNESS KAT "

OH MY GOODNESS KAT pic.twitter.com/pHHMbmIuRH
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 26, 2025

FanSided: "Karl-Anthony Towns took over the 4th Quarter of Game 3 and may have saved the Knicks season"

Karl-Anthony Towns took over the 4th Quarter of Game 3 and may have saved the Knicks season pic.twitter.com/BCl40YBzpt
— FanSided (@FanSided) May 26, 2025

The Knicks have now made the series 2-1 (still in favor of the Pacers).

Game 4 will be on Tuesday night (also in Indiana).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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