The Indiana Pacers have a chance to reach the NBA Finals after a quarter-century away when they visit the New York Knicks for Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night, May 29, at Madison Square Garden.
Indiana owns a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after a 130-121 Game 4 win powered by stellar performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, grit from Aaron Nesmith and a spark off the bench from Bennedict Mathurin.
The Knicks have gotten consistently strong efforts from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, but that hasn’t been enough to overcome Indiana so far.
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Pacers vs. Knicks expert predictions, picks for today, May 29
Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Pacers 119-110
“The Pacers know they’re going to be dealing with a desperate team elevated by a raucous home crowd at Madison Square Garden, and they know the Knicks still have All-NBA players in Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. So they’re fully aware they’re not in any position to exhale. But they are in control of this series and they fixed what ailed them in Game 3 — when they allowed the game to slow to the Knicks’ pace. They’re aware they must keep running and they should be able to do that, even in the Garden. The Knicks are certain to have a push left in them, but if the Pacers can withstand early punches, that should be enough for them to outlast New York and advance to the NBA Finals.”
Pacers-Knicks injury report tonight
Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is questionable; Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) is out.
Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is questionable.
Knicks vs Pacers playoff schedule; start time for Pacers and Knicks today, May 29
(All games ET; *-if necessary)
Game 1, May 21: Pacers 138, Knicks 135, OT
Game 2, May 23: Pacers 114, Knicks 109
Game 3, May 25: Knicks 106, Pacers 100
Game 4, May 27: Pacers 130, Knicks 121
Game 5, Thurs., May 29: at Knicks, 8 p.m., TNT
*-Game 6, Sat., May 31: at Pacers, 8 p.m., TNT
*-Game 7, Mon., June 2: at Knicks, 8 p.m., TNT
What channel is the Pacers game on today, May 29? How can I watch Pacers-Knicks in NBA playoffs?
TV: TNT, with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Reggie Miller and Stan Van Gundy (analysis) and Allie LaForce (sideline reporting)
Watch the Eastern Conference Finals on Sling
How can I stream, listen to the Pacers today, May 29?
93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analysis) and Pat Boylan (sideline reporting). Game 5 streaming is on SiriusXM channels 81 and 86 (Knicks feed).
Are the Pacers favored over the Knicks today, May 29? Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks betting odds
via BetMGM
Favorite: Knicks by 4.5 points
Over/under: 222.5 total points
Moneyline: Pacers +150, Knicks -185
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Pacers a 54.2% chance of winning.
NBA Eastern Conference Finals tickets; how much does it cost to attend Game 5 of Pacers Knicks?
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Pacers probable starting lineup today, May 29
(series averages)
Pacers key reserves
Knicks probable starting lineup today, May 29
Knicks key reserves
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: What is the start time for NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Knicks vs Pacers Game 5 today 5/29/25?
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