The Knicks came to play in Game 5, winning 111-94 on their home court in New York.
The series shifts back to Indiana for Game 6 on Saturday. New York is aiming to become the 14th team in NBA playoff history to overcome a 3-1 deficit, and it'll need a Game 6 victory to keep this dream alive.
The Knicks came out hot from the jump, with Jalen Brunson scoring 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting in the first quarter. He finished with 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds despite dealing with a knee contusion.
The offense was solid, but it was the defensive intensity that won the Knicks Game 5. The Knicks were aggressive on the ball, and it resulted in a poor outing from Tyrese Haliburton. He finished with eight points and six assists while shooting just 2-of-7 from the field. Additionally, Pascal Siakam had 15 points on just 5-of-13 from the field.
Bennedict Mathurin was a bright spot for Indiana as he scored 23 points off the bench. It was his second consecutive game of 20-plus points.
Here's what you need to know about Saturday's matchup between the Pacers and Knicks, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Pacers vs. Knicks on today?
- TV channel: TNT, truTV
- Live stream: Sling
Game 6 between the Pacers and Knicks will air live on TNT and truTV on Saturday, May 31.
Fans looking to stream Pacers vs. Knicks can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Pacers vs. Knicks start time
- Date: Saturday, May 31
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Pacers and Knicks is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Knicks have been a much better road team than home team in the 2025 playoffs. They have a 6-2 record as visitors and just a 4-5 record at Madison Square Garden. It's the opposite of how teams typically perform.
The Pacers are a bit more balanced, although they've only lost four games this entire postseason. Two have come at home and two on the road.
Pacers vs. Knicks radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Pacers vs. Knicks broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Pacers vs. Knicks series schedule
(3) Knicks vs. (4) Pacers — Indiana leads 3-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Game 1: Pacers 138, Knicks 135 (OT) | — | — |
| May 23 | Game 2: Pacers 114, Knicks 109 | — | — |
| May 25 | Game 3: Knicks 106, Pacers 100 | — | — |
| May 27 | Game 4: Pacers 130, Knicks 121 | — | — |
| May 29 | Game 5: Knicks 111, Pacers 94 | — | — |
| May 31 | Game 6 at Indiana | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, SN |
| June 2 | Game 7* at New York | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, TSN |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |