Preview of the G4 of the Eastern Conference Final: Nesmith s appearance is doubtful, and the Knicks two stars will win another game and force it into Tianwang Mountain?

At 8 a.m. on May 28, the Eastern Conference Finals will continue, with the Pacers playing against the Knicks at home, starting the fourth game of the series. In the first three games, the Pacers led 2-1 in total. In the G4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, is Halliburton leading the team to turn the total score into 3-1, or is it that Brunson and Towns help the Knicks win another game and force the series into the battle of Tianwang Mountain?

In the third game of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers once put the Knicks in a desperate situation. They lead at most 20 points at home, and seemingly about to gain a 3-0 series advantage, but the hidden dangers that followed have become a key turning point - the Knicks are already familiar with the situation of falling behind in big scores. This is their third time in the playoffs this year that they have finished a reversal after being at least 20 points away. The Knicks' next goal is to tie the big score 2-2. The Knicks’ 106-100 win scene reminiscent of the Eastern Conference semifinals: They rebounded from a 20-point trail in Boston’s first two games and ended up winning 4-2 overall. "We thought it was about to fall into darkness," said Knicks star Brunson. "But our responses have brought the team closer together. "

This victory undoubtedly regenerated suspense with the seven-game four-win series, with the Knicks suppressing the Pacers 36-20 in the final quarter. Towns scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, becoming the second player in the Knicks history to score 20+ points in a single quarter of the playoffs, and the first one was Brunson. Brunson's single-quarter record of 21 points was created in the first semi-final match against the Pacers last season.

"In the early stages of the game, the team and I were not going well," said Downs, who contributed 24 points and 15 rebounds in the game. "I just want to do everything possible to win for the team. This proves the trust of my teammates in me, and they put me in a position to successfully display my talent. "

The team was not surprised by the team's epic reversals three times in the past two rounds of the series. "In the playoffs, it's absolutely safe to have no lead," Thibaud said. "The three-pointer narrows the gap quickly, and the pace of the game makes it easy to catch points. Reversals can happen at any time, and you'll pay the price if you slacken a little. "

Pacers hope to wait for good news for striker Nesmith. He sprained his right ankle in the middle of the third quarter of the third game. Nesmith's G4's condition is listed as a question of playing, and coach Carlisle said that whether he can play will be decided before the game. Nesmith returned to the arena with 7 minutes and 3 seconds left in the G3 game, but was significantly affected in the final quarter. He missed both shots and scored only 8 points in the game.

"I got the news that he could return, and the activity was not restricted at the time, so I decided to let him play as soon as possible," Carlisle explained. Nesmith scored 30 points in the first game of the series with 8 of 9 shots, helping the Pacers win overtime 138-135.

Halliburton will strive to improve his performance in the fourth game, and he bluntly stated that he was responsible for the team's slump in the second half of the third game, which only scored 42 points. "I'm not doing well in breaking through and creating opportunities," Halliburton said. "I have to do better...the execution efficiency at key moments, we can definitely improve, and that starts with me." He averaged 21.7 points and 9.7 assists in the series.

Brunson scored 23 points in the third game, and still averaged 34 points per game in this round of the series. Towns and teammate Hart both suffered a knee injury in the third game but are expected to play in the fourth game. Their names did not appear on the injury list.

Injury List

Knicks: All players can play

Pacers: Nesmith is in doubt, Isaiah Jackson is absent

ESPN predicted winning rate: Knicks 44.2%, Pacers 55.8%