Knicks Fall in OT to Pacers as Towns Fouls Out and Faces On-Air Rebukes

Broadcasters cast the performance as fresh proof of a season-long pattern that mixes offensive fouls with nonstop complaints to officials.

Overview

New York lost 137-134 in overtime to the Pacers at Madison Square Garden, a result labeled an upset given Indiana’s standing at the bottom of the East.
Karl-Anthony Towns was fouled with 0.2 seconds left in regulation and sank two free throws to force overtime.
In the extra period, Towns committed an offensive foul while screening Aaron Nesmith, his sixth of the game, which disqualified him.
On the MSG Network broadcast, Walt Frazier questioned why Towns risked a sixth foul, while Mike Breen criticized his nonstop complaints to officials.
The night reinforced ongoing concerns about Towns’ situational play despite season averages near 19.8 points and 11.9 rebounds, with his name having surfaced in recent trade-rumor discussions.