Knicks vs. Pacers: How to Watch Game 5, Live Stream Details, and What’s at Stake in the NBA Playoffs
Pacers Push Knicks to the Brink in the Eastern Conference Finals
The Indiana Pacers have the New York Knicks hanging by a thread in this year's NBA Eastern Conference Finals after pulling off a 130-121 win in Game 4. That victory means the Pacers are now up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series and need just one more win to clinch their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000. The pressure is sky-high as action returns to a rowdy Madison Square Garden for Game 5, with Knicks fans hoping for a miracle against a well-oiled Pacers squad.
Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers’ dynamic guard, has been nothing short of electric in this series. He delivered crucial shots and set the pace for Indiana, orchestrating their offense with maturity beyond his years. Haliburton's mix of confident playmaking and scoring has left Knicks defenders chasing shadows. On the other side, Jalen Brunson has done everything humanly possible to keep the Knicks alive, putting up big numbers, hustling on every possession, and refusing to let New York roll over despite injuries and a battered roster.
Game 4 wasn’t just a result; it was a statement. The Pacers never flinched on offense, putting up triple digits with help from long-range shooters and relentless attacking in the paint. Whenever the Knicks made a run, Haliburton and his teammates had an answer. The Knicks, even with Brunson’s big night, couldn’t match Indiana’s offensive firepower down the stretch. Despite this, there’s no shortage of grit coming from the New York bench—they know it’s win or go home from here on out.
Where and How to Watch the Next Game
With the Knicks fighting to keep their season alive, Game 5 could be the most intense match yet. Madison Square Garden promises a raucous crowd, and every play will matter. For those who want to catch all the action at home, Knicks vs Pacers is set to air on TNT, with streaming available on Max—the streaming service that now has the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals rights. If you missed earlier games, both TNT and Max frequently make replays and highlights available, so you can get caught up on all the turning points leading to this do-or-die moment.
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder are waiting in the wings. Having clinched home-court advantage through a better regular-season record, the Thunder are watching closely to see which Eastern contender will join them in the Finals. For Indiana, just one more win on New York’s hardwood and they’re in. For the Knicks, it’s time to defend their home court like never before, hoping the energy of the Garden can spark a comeback for the ages.