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The Indiana Pacers will go for broke on Thursday as they look to close out their Eastern Conference final series with the New York Knicks in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.
The Pacers moved one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years after posting a 130-121 win over the Knicks in Game 4. Tyrese Haliburton starred for his team, recording 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 dimes in 38 minutes. He got plenty of help from his teammates, especially All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, who dropped 30 on 11-for-21 shooting. The Pacers used a 33-point explosion in the third quarter to seize full control of the match and the series.
The Knicks return home on Thursday searching for a spark that would help them turn this series around. Jalen Brunson scored 31 points in Game 4 but was only 9-for-19 from the field. Og Anunoby (22 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (24 points) chipped in at least 20 points each, but their bench continued to be a non-factor in this series. New York also turned the ball over 17 times and let Indiana torch them with a 51 percent FG shooting.
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Indiana Pacers - New York Knicks: Form Analysis
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 119.2 points on 49.8 FG% in the Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers are shooting nearly 40 percent from the 3-point area as a team at 38.9 3P%, while grabbing 37.8 rebounds a game in this series.
The Knicks are averaging 118.0 points on 47.1 FG% in the East finals. New York is averaging almost 30 points in the first and second quarter, but their production tends to drop in the third period, where they are averaging only 26.0 points. The Knicks have also knocked down only 35.7 percent of their three-point shot attempts in this series.
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The Pacers have listed Aaron Nesmith as a game-time decision for Thursday’s ballgame because of an ankle injury. Nesmith, who averages 15.1 points in this year’s postseason, scored 30 points and made a bunch of clutch shots in the Pacers’ momentum-shifting comeback win in Game 1.
Karl-Anthony Towns is also listed questionable for Game 5 because of a nagging knee injury. Towns scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a losing effort to the Pacers in Game 4. Towns’ absence is crucial for the Knicks since he’s their defensive anchor and primary scoring option in the paint.
Indiana Pacers - New York Knicks Key Points
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 9 games against Indiana.
- New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
- Indiana is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games against New York.
- Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
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Our Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Prediction
Why you should bet on the Pacers to win: The Pacers will close out this series on Thursday behind another scintillating performance from Tyrese Haliburton and his supporting cast. Coached by Rick Carlisle, who guided the Mavericks in their 2011 championship run, the Pacers will come to Madison Square Garden to shut down any hope the Knicks and their fans are clinging to. With Karl-Anthony Towns’ availability in Game 5 hanging in the balance, the Pacers are in a terrific position to put the final nail in the coffin on the Knicks and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals.
Our betting prediction for the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Game 5: Pacers will win
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Pacers +4.5 Games
The Knicks are not going to lose without a fight. Expect New York to play like their lives are on the line through the first three quarters before choking again in the 4th quarter, where the Pacers have torched them repeatedly in this series. I feel like once the Pacers establish a significant lead in the winding minutes of the match, the Knicks will self-inflict and let Indiana run up the score.
Our betting prediction for the New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5: Pacers +4.5 Games
Over 222.5 points
The Knicks and the Pacers have combined for 226.6 points per game in the last 3 games of their series. The physicality is expected to go up a notch in this match since the Knicks will do anything they can to extend the series to 6 games. However, the total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last nine games against Indiana. Indiana just shot over 50 percent from the field in Game 4 with Haliburton playing exceptionally well as a scorer and facilitator. The Pacers thrive in a high-scoring playing condition, so it’s a must for them to score around 120 points if they want to end this series.
Our betting prediction for the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 5: Over 222.5 points
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