New York Knicks Extend Eastern Conference Finals Against Indiana Pacers with Statement Game 5 Win
- The New York Knicks secured a 111-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, leveling the Eastern Conference Finals series and forcing a decisive Game 6.
- The Knicks faced elimination and needed strong performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, who both overcame injury concerns and previous quiet games to respond decisively.
- New York dominated inside the paint 60-34, improved defensively to hold Indiana to 40.5% shooting and the Pacers struggled with offensive flow and key players' limitations.
- Brunson contributed 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting along with five rebounds and five assists, while Towns, dealing with a sore knee, contributed 24 points and pulled down 13 boards, joining a rare achievement shared with a legendary teammate duo.
- The Knicks avoided elimination, forcing a Game 6 at Indiana's Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, keeping alive hopes to overcome the 3-2 deficit and advance in the series.
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