Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Win or go home—New York faces elimination at home. The New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden tonight facing elimination, down 3–1 in the Eastern Conference Finals after Tuesday’s 130–121 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Despite strong performances from Jalen Brunson (31 points), Karl-Anthony Towns (24 points, 12 rebounds), and OG … [Read more...] about ECF Playoff Game Preview: Knicks vs Pacers, Game Five, May 29, 2025
ECF Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs Pacers, Game Five, May 29, 2025
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images On the brink: Knicks try to extend season in Game Five The New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden tonight trailing the Pacers 3–1 and facing elimination after a 130–121 Game Four loss in Indiana. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby combined for 77 points, but Tyrese Haliburton’s flawless triple-double led the … [Read more...] about ECF Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs Pacers, Game Five, May 29, 2025
Knicks 111, Pacers 94: “Still alive”
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images In a wire-to-wire win, the stars and Shamet shut down Haliburton and the Hoosiers. The New York Knicks came out swinging in Game Five of the ECF, with Jalen Brunson leading an early surge that set the tone for a dominant first half. New York’s bench—anchored by a tough Karl-Anthony Towns and an inspired Landry Shamet—stretched the lead to … [Read more...] about Knicks 111, Pacers 94: “Still alive”
Knicks Bulletin: ‘Just stupid turnovers that you can’t have’
Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images Win three, and you’re in. I guess. The Knicks lost 130-121 to the Pacers in a pivotal Game 4 on the road. New York will host Game 5, hopefully Game 7, and most probably not Game 1 of any series until next April—at the earliest. Here’s what Coach Thibs and a bunch of other people said before and after Tuesday’s catastrophic … [Read more...] about Knicks Bulletin: ‘Just stupid turnovers that you can’t have’
Pacers 130, Knicks 121: Buffering . . . buffering . . .
Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Time to nut up or shut up Years ago I was walking to a friend’s apartment late at night, less than a minute away, when I got jumped. I had headphones on, blaring; next thing I knew someone was choking me from behind. I tried pulling away; no luck, he was bigger than me, stronger. Tried telling him I had no money (pocket change; less than a … [Read more...] about Pacers 130, Knicks 121: Buffering . . . buffering . . .