Eastern Finals G4 Preview: Pacers Wonder Players Doubtful Knicks Double Star Forced into Tianwang Mountain in the Next City?

At 8 a.m. Beijing time on May 28, the Eastern Conference Finals will continue, and the Pacers will play the Knicks again at home to start the fourth game of the series. In the first three games, the Pacers led 2-1 overall. In the Eastern Conference G4, did Haliburton lead the team to make the overall score 3-1, or did Brunson and Towns help the Knicks go to the next city and force the series into the battle of Kings Mountain?

In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Pacers put the Knicks in a desperate situation at one point. They led by as many as 20 points at home and looked like they were on the verge of a 3-0 series advantage, but the ensuing pitfalls became a key turning point – the Knicks were well versed in a big deficit. This is the third time in this year's playoffs that they have come back from at least 20 points down on the road. The Knicks' next goal is to tie the score at 2-2.

The Knicks' comeback 106-100 win was reminiscent of the Eastern Conference semifinals: they bounced back from a 20-point deficit in Boston's first two games to win 4-2 overall. "We thought we were going to go into darkness," Knicks star Brunson said, "but the way we responded brought the team closer together." "

The win undoubtedly put the best-of-seven series back in suspense, with the Knicks overpowering the Pacers 36-20 in the final quarter. Towns scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, becoming only the second player in Knicks history to score 20+ points in a single quarter in the playoffs, starting with Brunson. Brunson's record of 21 points in the quarter was set in the opening game of the semifinals against the Pacers last season.

"It wasn't going well for me and the team at the beginning of the game," said Towns, who contributed 24 points and 15 rebounds, "and I just wanted to do everything I could to win for the team." It's a testament to the trust my teammates have in me and they put me in a position where I can successfully use my talents. "

Knicks coach Thibodeau is no surprise to the team's three epic comebacks in the last two series. "In the playoffs, it's absolutely safe to have no lead," Thibodeau said, "and the three-pointers make it easy to close the margin quickly, and the pace of the game makes it easy to chase points." Reversals can happen at any time, and if you slack off a little, there will be a price. "

The Pacers, for their part, will be hoping to wait for good news from forward Nesmith. He sprained his right ankle midway through the third quarter of Game 3. Nesmith's form in G4 has been listed as doubtful, with coach Carlisle saying his availability will be decided before the game. Nesmith returned to the court with 7:3 left in G3, but was visibly affected in the final quarter, missing both shots and scoring just eight points in the game.

'I got the news that he could come back and there was no restriction on his activities at the time, so I decided to get him on the pitch as soon as possible,' Carlisle explained. Nesmith scored 30 points on 8-of-9 shooting from three-point range in the series opener to help the Pacers win 138-135 in overtime.

Haliburton will look to improve in Game 4 and has said he is responsible for his team's slump of just 42 points in the second half of Game 3. 'I didn't do well in breaking through and creating chances,' Haliburton said, "and I had to do better...... We can definitely improve the efficiency of execution at critical moments, and that starts with me. He averaged 21.7 points and 9.7 assists per game in the series.

Brunson scored 23 points in Game 3 and still averaged 34 points per game in the series. Downs and teammate Hart both suffered knee injuries in Game 3 but are expected to play in Game 4. Their names do not appear on the injury list.

List of injuries and illnesses

Knicks: All players are available

Pacers: Nesmith is doubtful to play, Isaiah Jackson is out

ESPN Predicted Win Rate:Knicks 44.2%, Pacers 55.8%