The New York Knicks forced Game 6 after securing a huge 111-94 win against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Pacers entered Game 5 with a 3-1 lead, and with the win, the Knicks added one more chance to prove to their fans that they are still in the Eastern Conference Finals, keeping their championship dream alive. Here is the box score , player stats, game summary and everything you need to know about the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks matchup on Thursday, May 29th.
Indiana Pacers: Box score and player stats
Indiana Pacers game summary
The Indiana Pacers couldn’t find their rhythm in Game 5, falling short with a 94-point effort. Their shooting woes were evident, going just 40.5% from the field and 33.3% from three. Aaron Nesmith had one of the roughest nights, scoring only 3 points on 1-of-8 shooting, while also posting a -20 plus-minus.
Pascal Siakam tried to spark the team, scoring 15 points with 6 rebounds and 5 assists. His shooting, however, was cold at 38.5% from the floor. Tyrese Haliburton also struggled, hitting just 2-of-7 shots and failing to connect from beyond the arc, despite dishing out six assists while scoring just 8 points.
Bennedict Mathurin led all Pacers scorers with 23 points off the bench. He made 60% of his shots and nailed all nine free throws. Myles Turner and Obi Toppin chipped in with 5 and 11 points, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap as the Pacers face mounting pressure heading into the next game.
New York Knicks: Box score and player stats
New York Knicks game summary
The New York Knicks delivered a strong all-around effort to stay alive in Game 5. Jalen Brunson continued his dominant playoff run, dropping 32 points on 66.7% shooting. He knocked down four threes and went 4-for-4 at the line, leading the offense with confidence.
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Indiana Pacers: Box score and player stats
Indiana Pacers game summary
The Indiana Pacers couldn’t find their rhythm in Game 5, falling short with a 94-point effort. Their shooting woes were evident, going just 40.5% from the field and 33.3% from three. Aaron Nesmith had one of the roughest nights, scoring only 3 points on 1-of-8 shooting, while also posting a -20 plus-minus.
Tyrese Haliburton struggled to get involved in Game 5.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 30, 2025
Haliburton only scored or assisted on 23 of the Pacers' 94 points (24%). In Games 1-4, he scored or assisted on 41% of the team's points. pic.twitter.com/S7ckUZFsxN
Pascal Siakam tried to spark the team, scoring 15 points with 6 rebounds and 5 assists. His shooting, however, was cold at 38.5% from the floor. Tyrese Haliburton also struggled, hitting just 2-of-7 shots and failing to connect from beyond the arc, despite dishing out six assists while scoring just 8 points.
Bennedict Mathurin led all Pacers scorers with 23 points off the bench. He made 60% of his shots and nailed all nine free throws. Myles Turner and Obi Toppin chipped in with 5 and 11 points, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap as the Pacers face mounting pressure heading into the next game.
New York Knicks: Box score and player stats
New York Knicks game summary
The New York Knicks delivered a strong all-around effort to stay alive in Game 5. Jalen Brunson continued his dominant playoff run, dropping 32 points on 66.7% shooting. He knocked down four threes and went 4-for-4 at the line, leading the offense with confidence.
Karl-Anthony Towns added a double-double, finishing with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Despite OG Anunoby's cold shooting night, the Knicks still out-rebounded their opponents 54-47 and dished out 22 assists. Josh Hart added 12 points and 10 boards, while Mikal Bridges and Mitchell Robinson chipped in with efficient shooting and tough defense.Knicks extend the series in the Garden behind 32 points from Jalen Brunson 🗽
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 30, 2025
The ECF is heading back to Indiana 👀 pic.twitter.com/J6CBcNgrsC
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