The New York Knicks face elimination tonight as they host the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Trailing 3-1 in the series, the Knicks must secure a victory to keep their championship hopes alive.
What time is the game?
- Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- 7:00 PM CT
- 6:00 PM MT
- 5:00 PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Where to watch?
- TV Channels: TNT, truTV
- Streaming: Max, Sling TV
What to expect
In Game 4, the Pacers secured a 130-121 victory, propelled by Tyrese Haliburton’s historic triple-double: 32 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds, and zero turnovers. The Knicks, despite strong performances from Jalen Brunson (31 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (24 points, 12 rebounds), struggled with 17 turnovers and were outpaced by Indiana’s efficient offense.
Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as questionable for Game 5 due to a left knee contusion sustained in Game 4. His potential absence could significantly impact the Knicks’ frontcourt depth.
The Pacers have demonstrated strong road performance, boasting a 6-1 away record in the playoffs. Conversely, the Knicks have a 3-5 postseason record at home, highlighting the challenge ahead.
Eastern Conference Finals Schedule
- Game 1: Pacers 138, Knicks 135 (OT)
- Game 2: Pacers 114, Knicks 109
- Game 3: Knicks 106, Pacers 100
- Game 4: Pacers 130, Knicks 121
- Game 5: Thursday, May 29 | 8:00 PM ET | TNT/truTV
- Game 6: Saturday, May 31 | 8:00 PM ET | TNT/truTV *
- Game 7: Monday, June 2 | 8:00 PM ET | TNT/truTV *
*If necessary
With their season on the line, the Knicks must deliver a resilient performance to force a Game 6 back in Indianapolis. The Pacers, aiming for their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000, will look to capitalize on their momentum and close out the series.
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