Overview
- The Pacers lead the series 3-2 and will host Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with an opportunity to eliminate New York.
- Point guard Tyrese Haliburton acknowledged his eight-point output in Game 5 fell short and vowed to be more aggressive in the potential clincher.
- Indiana has declared a “Gold Out” for Saturday’s crowd, distributing gold T-shirts to energize fans for the series-ending push.
- ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith projects the Knicks have a 30 percent chance to win and has challenged OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges to elevate their defensive impact.
- New York’s season hinges on strong bench play from Delon Wright and Landry Shamet and on Jalen Brunson improving his performance on the defensive end.