The New York Knicks staved off elimination, defeating the Indiana Pacers 111-94 in Game 5. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 24 points and 13 rebounds. The Knicks' defense stifled the Pacers, holding them to their lowest playoff point total. Tyrese Haliburton had a poor game for Indiana, scoring only eight points. The series shifts to Indiana for a crucial Game 6, with the Knicks now holding a 3-2 series lead. The winner advances to the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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