Pacers vs Knicks Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 5/31/2025

The New York Knicks face elimination for the second straight game as they head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse with the Indiana Pacers leading their Eastern Conference Finals series 3-2.

After Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns powered the Knicks to a crucial 111-94 home victory in Game 5, New York must now overcome their troubling 1-10 playoff record at Indiana's arena to force a decisive Game 7.

The Pacers, who haven't reached the NBA Finals since 2000, will look to bounce back from Tyrese Haliburton's uncharacteristic 8-point performance and recapture the high-octane offense that has made them the highest-scoring team in these playoffs.

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Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks preview

The Knicks have their backs firmly against the wall as they head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where they'll need another defensive masterclass to force a decisive Game 7 after keeping their season alive with a convincing 111-94 victory at MSG.

Indiana's high-octane offense—best in the playoffs at 117.4 points per game—was uncharacteristically held to just 40% shooting in Game 5, with star Tyrese Haliburton managing only eight points after his triple-double performance earlier in the series.

Jalen Brunson continues to carry New York's playoff hopes, dropping 31 points in their elimination-avoiding win, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a crucial 24-point, 13-rebound double-double.

The Pacers, who haven't lost consecutive games since early March, have dominated the Knicks historically at this venue, with New York losing 10 of their previous 11 playoff games in Indianapolis.

History looms large for both franchises—the Knicks attempting to become just the 14th team ever to overcome a 3-1 deficit, while Indiana looks to reach their first NBA Finals since 2000 when they ironically eliminated these same Knicks in six games.

Key stats

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The Knicks (51-31) hold a slight edge in standings, sitting 3rd in the Eastern Conference compared to the Pacers at 4th (50-32)

2

New York's recent form shows inconsistency with a WLLLW record, while Indiana enters with stronger momentum at WLWWW

3

The Pacers have been more potent offensively, scoring 9,624 points this season compared to the Knicks' 9,494

4

Indiana has struggled defensively, allowing 9,441 points (283 more than New York's 9,158), creating potential value for over bets

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