The New York Knicks staved off elimination with a commanding 111-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson led the way with 32 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 24 points and 13 rebounds, playing through a bruised knee. The Knicks' defense was stifling, holding Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton to just 8 points and 6 assists. Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 23 points off the bench. With the series now at 3-2 in favor of Indiana, the Knicks aim to force a Game 7 as they head to Indianapolis for Game 6.