The Knicks Five Tigers reversed strongly in the final quarter and won a game. Thibodeau s starting lineup almost turned into a silly move

On May 26, the third game of the Eastern Conference Finals came to Indiana. The Pacers struggled to win the away game in the first two games. Not only did they get a good start in the series, but they also took the lead 2-0 with a big score and held the advantage of two consecutive home games. The balance of victory seemed to have tilted towards the Pacers.

For the Knicks, there is no way out in this game. Once they lose again and fall behind 0-3 in the big score, no team can make a comeback in the entire NBA history. Head coach Thibodeau set up a double-high lineup in this game, put Hart on the bench, and sent Robinson as the starting center, allowing Towns to return to the familiar fourth position.

such on-the-spot change did not achieve much effect. Instead, Pacers center Turner played the best first half of this round of the series. Not only did he score frequently in the inside, but he also scored three-pointers from the outside, helping the team lead the opponent more than double digits in the half.

However, Thibodeau also made timely adjustments in the second half, changing the inherent eight-player rotation, sending Shamet, who had never played before. This time, the main players have more rest time, and the playing time of the Knicks core players is controlled within 36 minutes.

It was the adjustment in the rotation that allowed the Knicks to have sufficient physical fitness in the final quarter. Robinson was decisively removed at the decisive moment and replaced Hart. The team's strongest starting five tigers teamed up to play the ultimate offensive and defensive performance in the fourth quarter, winning the opponent 16 points in a single quarter with 36:20, achieving a big reversal. In the end, he narrowly defeated the Pacers 106:100 to win a goal, and the big score was rewritten to 1-2. Although it is still a backward situation, it can be regarded as a cliff stop and is not in a desperate situation.