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Pacers One Win from NBA Finals after 130-121 Game 4 Win

Knicks must win Game 5 at Madison Square Garden to stave off elimination after a costly night of turnovers.

May 27, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) runs up court during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Tyrese Haliburton recorded a 32-point, 15-assist, 12-rebound triple-double without a turnover in Game 4, a first in NBA postseason history.
  • Indiana leads the playoffs in field-goal percentage, true-shooting percentage and assist-to-turnover ratio under Rick Carlisle’s “organized chaos” offense.
  • The Pacers have won six straight road games in these playoffs and bolstered their defense to 13th in league rating after ranking 27th last year.
  • New York’s 17 turnovers in Game 4 generated 22 fast-break points for Indiana and highlighted persistent defensive lapses.
  • Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has experimented with a double-big lineup featuring Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns to counter Indiana’s balanced attack.