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Pacers One Win from NBA Finals After Haliburton’s Historic Triple-Double

Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for Thursday’s elimination Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, raising the stakes for the Knicks.

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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

Overview

  • Tyrese Haliburton recorded 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover in Game 4, delivering the first 30-15-10-0 triple-double in postseason history.
  • Indiana amassed 22 fast-break points in the 130–121 victory to pull within one win of its first Finals berth since 2000.
  • The Knicks have committed 60 turnovers through four games, including 17 in Game 4 that led to 20 Pacers points.
  • New York must win three straight games to stay alive, a comeback achieved by only 13 teams in NBA history.
  • Installed as -600 favorites, the Pacers are being urged by coach Rick Carlisle to maintain focus as they look to close out the series.