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The New York Knicks will be hosting the Indiana Pacers in the Round 3 of the playoffs as the spot in the final is on the line. The Game 1 will be played on Wednesday, 21st May at the Madison Square Garden, New York. All eyes would be on superstar Karl-Anthony Towns, whether he starts against Indiana Pacers or not.
Will Karl-Anthony Towns play Game 1 against Indiana Pacers?
The 29-year-old center will be seen playing in Game 1 of the Round 3 against Indiana Pacers as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He featured in 72 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 72 matches, he averaged 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game.
Karl-Anthony Towns featured in the first round series against Detroit Pistons. The seven games series was won 4-2 by New York Knicks. In Game 1, Towns played for 39 minutes as he registered 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. In Game 2, Towns played for 33 minutes as he recorded 10 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block.
During Game 3, Towns clocked 41 minutes as he notched up 31 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks. During Game 4, Towns featured on the court for 40 minutes along with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. During Game 5, Towns had 35 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 17 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks. During Game 6, Towns had 37 minutes under his belt along with 10 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
Karl-Anthony Towns even played the first six matches against Boston Celtics. In Game 1, Towns played for 31 minutes as he registered 14 points, 13 rebounds and 1 steal. In Game 2, Towns had 35 minutes under his belt as he notched up 21 points, 17 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block.
During Game 3, Towns played for 36 minutes as finished the match with 21 points and 15 rebounds. During Game 4, Towns played for 36 minutes as he registered 23 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. During Game 5, Towns played for 29 minutes along with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. During Game 6, Towns had clocked 35 minutes as he had 21 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal to his name. The seven game series was won 4-2 by New York Knicks.
Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 27.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the 18 games that he has played against the Indiana Pacers in his career.
The New York Knicks have full roster at their disposal as nobody is listen on the team's injury report. On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers have Isaiah Jackson on the team's injury report as he will be sidelined from Game 1 against the Knicks.
When and where to watch Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1?
The tip-off time for the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1 is 8:00 pm EST. The live broadcast of Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1 will be available on TNT. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.
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