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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.