Overview
- New York Knicks lead the series 3-2 after a 121-91 victory in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.
- Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, marking his fifth 40-point game this postseason.
- Isaiah Hartenstein dominated the boards with 17 rebounds, including 12 offensive rebounds.
- Donte DiVincenzo's altercation with Myles Turner highlighted the game's physicality.
- The Knicks can secure their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 with a win in Game 6.