Overview
- Jalen Brunson poured in 32 points, including 14 in the first quarter and 16 in the third, to power New York’s win.
- Karl-Anthony Towns overcame a left knee contusion to contribute 24 points and 13 rebounds.
- The Knicks held Indiana to a postseason-low 40.5% shooting and limited Tyrese Haliburton to eight points on 2-for-7 shooting.
- Role players Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby provided key defensive stops and scoring off the bench.
- By cutting their deficit to 3-2, New York will attempt to become the 14th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series hole when Game 6 tips off Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.