The Knicks delivered an impressive performance in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, defeating the Pacers 111-94 to stave off elimination. Key contributions came from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored 56 points, but it was the Knicks’ defense that shined, limiting the Pacers to under 100 points for the first time this postseason. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau praised his team’s defensive intensity, while Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton acknowledged the Knicks’ pressure and emphasized the need for his team to respond in Game 6.
