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Knicks stave off elimination with 111-94 win, force Game 6 in Indianapolis

Fueled by Brunson’s 32-point performance plus Towns’ 24-point, 13-rebound effort through a knee injury, New York travels to Indianapolis seeking to force a Game 7

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson goes up for a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith and center Myles Turner during Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Final in New York, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Overview

  • Jalen Brunson led New York with 32 points, marking his franchise-record 21st postseason game of at least 30 points
  • Karl-Anthony Towns powered the offense with 24 points and 13 rebounds despite playing through a bruised left knee
  • New York’s defense held Indiana to 40.5% shooting and limited Tyrese Haliburton to eight points and six assists
  • Bennedict Mathurin scored 23 points off the bench, but the Pacers still posted their lowest postseason total at 94
  • Facing a 3-2 deficit, the Knicks must win Game 6 in Indianapolis to keep alive their bid to become the 14th team ever to rally from a 3-1 hole