The Knicks evened the series by beating the Pacers 111-94 in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. They were led by Clutch Player of the Year Jalen Brunson, who scored 32 points. The Knicks never trailed in Thursday’s game, but instead held the lead from start to finish.
This was Indiana’s first Game 5 loss
This was Indiana’s first Game 5 loss all playoffs, having previously eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers in the same situation.
Pacers have another chance to end the series with a 3-2 lead
However, that doesn’t mean the Pacers were losers all night. The Knicks never trailed and were ahead by as many as 22 points late in the third quarter, but Indiana cut it down to 12 points early in the fourth quarter. Any fan at Madison Square Garden who says they weren’t worried at that point is lying.
Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Odds
The Pacers start as four-point favorites for Game 6, while the Knicks as +150 underdogs. A total of 220 points have been set.
