New York Knicks Extend Eastern Conference Finals Against Indiana Pacers with Statement Game 5 Win
- The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-94 in Game 5 of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals on Thursday at Madison Square Garden to extend the series.
- Facing elimination after trailing 3-1, the Knicks relied on star performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns despite Towns being a game-time decision with a bruised left knee.
- Brunson led with 32 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Towns contributed 24 points and 13 rebounds as the Knicks held Indiana to a postseason-low 94 points and controlled the game wire-to-wire.
- Brunson posted his 10th postseason game with at least 30 points and five assists, joining only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan with such playoff consistency.
- The victory keeps the Knicks alive with the series shifting to Indiana for Game 6 on Saturday, where the Pacers must win to avoid a decisive Game 7 back in New York.
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