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Knicks Make Injury Announcement for Game 6 vs. Pacers

On Saturday, the Knicks will go to Indiana and, once again, play a basketball game with their entire 2024-25 season riding on it. This time it is Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, a series that the Pacers lead, 3-2.

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Can Knicks Come Back And Win East Finals?

It’s not a great situation for the New York Knicks. They trail the Eastern Conference finals to the Indiana Pacers by a 3-2 count. Oh, and Game 6 is in Indianapolis (Saturday, 8 p.m.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 30

The key Jalen Brunson stat that set up Knicks’ Game 5 win vs. Pacers

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have struggled to keep up with the Indiana Pacers for most of the Eastern Conference Finals series. But one major stat featuring Brunson made the difference in the Knicks’ Game 5 win over the Pacers.

NBA News / Action Network / May 30

NBA Player Props for Jalen Brunson, Aaron Nesmith on Saturday, May 31

We have a total of three NBA props for this weekend, as I’ll be focusing on a trio of key players who could be in line for noteworthy performances in Game 6 between the Knicks and Pacers on Saturday night.

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The '30-point triple-doubles in the NBA playoffs' quiz

How many of the players to score 30 or more points while recording a triple-double in an NBA playoff game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

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NBA News / Field Level Media / May 30

After Knicks' Game 5 rout, pressure shifts to Pacers for Game 6

The New York Knicks responded with their backs to the wall and now are focused on forcing a Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. Suddenly, the Indiana Pacers are the team facing more pressure entering the pivotal Game 6 on Saturday night in Indianapolis.

Pascal Siakam has testy exchange with reporter after Game 5 loss

Knicks keep everyone guessing — just the way they like it

Ignore the box score: Landry Shamet is making a huge impact

OKC is A-OK: 80 wins before Finals will equal a Larry O'Brien trophy for Thunder

Western Conference team cleaning house with coaching staff

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

Statistical milestones in the NBA don’t hit with the same punch. That’s because, other than single-game totals, everything is seen in per-game averages.

Bill Simmons News / NBA Analysis Network / May 30

Bill Simmons explains how New York Knicks won Game 5 by ‘attacking‘ one Indiana Pacers player

The New York Knicks successfully prolonged their playoff run with a crucial 111-94 victory against Indiana. The win helped New York close the gap to 2-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals series.

Landry Shamet News / Last Word On Sports / May 30

Ignore the box score: Landry Shamet is making a huge impact

With the Knicks season once again on the line Saturday, Shamet and Wright should once again have the faith of head coach Tom Thibodeau.

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Most points in a game for each NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 30

Knicks Captain Earns Rave Reviews for Defense

Some have been on the fence about Jalen Brunson's defense, but the New York Knicks captain did his part and then some in the team's latest postseason triumph, a 111-94 handling of the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / May 30

Jalen Brunson Is a Greater All-Time Knick Than Carmelo Anthony

Fans climbed up billboards. Seventh Avenue shut down. Social media turned into a frenzy. These are just a few snippets of what transpired after the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics on May 16th, advancing to their first Eastern Conference final since 2000.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 30

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson draws ‘phenomenal’ admission after Game 5

The New York Knicks lived to see another day on Thursday in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, winning Game 5 by a score of 111-94.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / May 30

Knicks Star on Questionable Fouling Tendencies: 'God Only Knows'

Karl-Anthony Towns has delivered the goods in his Eastern Conference Finals debut, combining big nights with clutch heroics to extend the series about as much as anyone could have expected out of him.

Carmelo Anthony News / Fastbreak on SI / May 30

New York Knicks Send Message To NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony will go down among the best 50 players in NBA history. The future Hall of Famer is most known for his stints with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks.

New York Knicks News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 30

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Reach Kobe-Shaq Heights With Newest Feat

New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have been special during the conference finals against the Indiana Pacers. But their latest feat illustrates just how legendary they've fared.

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / May 30

Knicks getting massive value from backup guard in ECF

The New York Knicks kept their season alive Thursday night by dominating the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The past three games have featured a much deeper rotation from head coach Tom Thibodeau, and they have gotten incredible value from some of the bench players.

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / May 30

Landry Shamet Shines For New-Look Knicks

As fans of the NBA's Eastern Conference finalists endure rising tensions as the series enters its final stages, unexpected noisemakers on both sides have emerged: the Indiana Pacers introduced Pat McAfee, while the New York Knicks suddenly relied on an unexpected roster entrant.

Mikal Bridges News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Knicks Predicted to Make Major Offseason Move Involving Mikal Bridges

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges will make $24.9 million next season in the final year of his contract. The former Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / May 30

Knicks Fan Pays Witch To Cast Spell On Pacers' Eastern Conference Finals Series

Sports superstitions are one thing, but invoking black magic is a whole new level of fandom. Knicks fans are famously loyal to their franchise to a point beyond logic, but black magic is outrageous even for them.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29

Knicks lock down Pacers in Game 5 to stave off elimination

After the Indiana Pacers scored 130 points in their Game 4 win, the New York Knicks knew they had to tighten their defense or their season would be over. They did that and more in a dominant 111-94 win in Game 5.

Five takeaways from Game 5

Tyrese Haliburton follows up career-best performance with a clunker

Charles Barkley had a ruthless line for Spike Lee before Game 5

OKC's Chet Holmgren takes petty shot at Anthony Edwards after end of series

Thunder become youngest team to reach NBA Finals since 1977 Blazers

New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / May 29