The Indiana Pacers are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for only the second time in franchise history. A victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 on Thursday would send them to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Knicks, down 3-1 in the series, face a steep challenge to overcome the deficit and become the 14th team to do so in the conference finals. The Pacers' strong road record and effective offense against the Knicks' defensive adjustments pose a significant obstacle for New York.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.