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NBA: New York Knicks Force Game 6 Against Indiana Pacers Due To Brunson Heroics

The New York Knicks secured a dominant 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday, 29 May, to force the NBA Eastern Conference final to a decisive sixth game. Powered by a 32-point performance from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks secured their first home win of the series. He was assisted by Karl-Anthony Towns, who added 24 points and 13 rebounds despite playing with a bruised left knee. Benedict Mathurin scored 23 points off the bench for the Pacers, but could not help them overcome the Knicks바카라™ defence.

NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) scores against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final, in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: Jalen Brunson
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) passes the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: OG Anunoby
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11), forward OG Anunoby (8), center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and guard Cameron Payne (1) react during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers, in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: Pascal Siakam
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) puts up a shot against New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) and forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: Jalen Brunson
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) puts up a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: Aaron Nesmith
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) drives against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers:  Jalen Brunson
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) goes up for a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) and Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) battles for a rebound against Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: Andrew Nembhard
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) puts up a shot against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) and New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) scores against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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NBA basketball Eastern Conference final game 5 Knicks vs Pacers: Jarace Walker
NBA Eastern Conference finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) strips the ball from New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference final in New York.

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