On May 30 , the 2024-25 NBA Eastern Conference Finals ushered in the crucial fifth game, the New York Knicks faced the Indiana Pacers. In this game, the Knicks fought a desperate battle, and played a bloody performance when they were behind 1-3 in the total score. In the end, they defeated their opponents 111-94 , chasing the series score to 2-3 and continuing their hope of hitting the finals.

In this game, Knicks core guard Jalen Brunson played steadily, scoring 32 points , 5 rebounds and 5 assists , and once again played the role of the winner. Newcomer Karl - Anthony Towns was not far behind, scoring a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds , dominating the inside. A total of 5 players scored in double digits, showing a strong overall team spirit.

For the Pacers, backcourt core Tyrese Haliburton was in a slump, scoring only 8 points and 6 assists , and it was difficult for him to launch effective organization under the tight defense of the Knicks. Benedict Marceline, who came off the bench, performed well, contributing 23 points and 9 rebounds , but he could not carry the team alone.

At the beginning of the game, the Knicks quickly got into the game, and the Pacers had a close first quarter, leading by 4 points. In the second quarter, the Knicks stepped up their offensive, led by Brunson and Towns, and won by 7 points in a single quarter, expanding their advantage to double digits.

After the change of sides, the Pacers tried to adjust the rhythm, but they could not break the Knicks' defense. In the third quarter, the opponent scored 32 points , and the gap widened. In the final quarter, although the Pacers tried to catch up, they failed to form an effective counterattack, and the Knicks finally won the game steadily.

Knicks player statistics:

Brunson 32 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, Towns 24 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, Hart 12 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, Bridges 12 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, Anunoby 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, Robinson 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, McBride 5 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, Shamet 5 points, 1 rebound, Achiuwa 2 points, 1 rebound, Hooker 2 points, Wright 1 rebound, 3 assists

Pacers player statistics:

Marceline 23 points and 9 rebounds, Siakam 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals, Toppin 11 points and 4 rebounds, Sheppard 8 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Haliburton 8 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals, McConaughey 7 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Nembhard 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 steals, Walker 6 points and 1 rebound, Turner 5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks, Nesmith 3 points and 2 rebounds, Bradley 2 points and 2 rebounds, Bryant 1 rebound, Furphy 1 rebound

With this victory, the Knicks still have hope of advancing in the series. The next game will be moved to Indiana's home court. Whether the Pacers can end the series at home or the Knicks will win another game and drag the game into a seventh game is worth the fans' expectation.