The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-94 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, cutting Indiana’s series lead to 3-2.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points, supported by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 24 points and 13 rebounds despite a knee injury.
The Knicks dominated, leading throughout and holding Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton to just eight points. Indiana’s Bennedict Mathurin had 23 points off the bench.
“Game five, do or die,” Towns remarked, highlighting the team’s urgency.
The series returns to Indiana for Game 6 on Saturday, with the Knicks needing another win to force a decisive Game 7 and continue their quest for the NBA Finals.
