The Pacers are up 3-1 on the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals and look close out the series tonight to clinch a trip to the NBA Finals. The Pacers vs. Knicks series is back in New York for Game 5 tonight at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and Max.
In Game 4 on Tuesday, the Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton’s outstanding triple-double, where he dropped 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists to take a commanding 3-1 lead against the Knicks. Now back on the road, Indiana has won both games played in New York so far, and will meet with the Thunder in the NBA Finals with a win tonight.
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NBA Cheat Sheet Today: Knicks vs. Pacers Picks, Game 5
Here are the top Knicks vs. Pacers picks and predictions for Game 5 today on PrizePicks. Click to read more about each pick.
- Knicks PG Jalen Brunson – 30.5 Points
- Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton – 10 Assists
- Knicks SF OG Anunoby – 16.5 Points
Knicks PG Jalen Brunson – 30.5 Points
- Knicks PG Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.9 points in the postseason, which ranks him first among active players still in the playoffs.
- In the Eastern Conference Finals, Brunson has scored 43, 36, 23, and 31 points, respectively.
- Facing a Pacers team that is last in defensive rating (113.9) out of the four teams competing in the Conference Finals.
- Brunson has attempted 18 or more shots in each game this series so far.
- In his two games played at home in this series, Brunson is averaging 39.5 points.
- The Pacers are allowing 113.8 team opponent points in the postseason, ranking last of the conference finals teams.
Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton – 10 Assists
- Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 11.0 assists against the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- Haliburton is leading all players in the NBA Playoffs with 9.8 assists per game.
- The Pacers are leading active teams in the playoffs at points per game, averaging 118.5 points.
- Haliburton has played 35 or more minutes in each of the three games played in the series.
- Haliburton averaged 9.0 assists against the Knicks during the regular season.
Knicks SF OG Anunoby – 16.5 Points
- Knicks SF OG Anunoby is averaging 17.5 points against the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- The Knicks have won a total of six games in the postseason when Anunoby scores above 16.5 points.
- Anunoby is second among active players in total minutes played in the playoffs at 634 minutes logged in, and also second in minutes per game at 39.6.
- Anunoby is shooting 49% from the field against the Pacers.
Popular Pacers vs. Knicks Player Picks for Game 5
Here are the most popular Pacers vs. Knicks picks in Game 5 via the PrizePicks NBA board on Thursday, May 29, as of 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns — 21.5 Points
- Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton — 21.5 Points
- Knicks PG Jalen Brunson — 30.5 Points
- Pacers PF Pascal Siakam — 13.5 Two Pointers Attempted
- Pacers C Myles Turner — 9.5 Points (Goblin)
- Pacers PF Pascal Siakam — 20.5 Points
- Pacers SF Aaron Nesmith — 12.5 Points
- Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns — 6 Free Throws Attempted
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Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals takes place tonight as the Pacers look to close out the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. If the Pacers win tonight, it will be their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000. Meanwhile, the Knicks will try to get their first victory at home in this series and force a Game 6.
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