The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers meet again in the NBA playoffs, with a Finals berth at stake. The Knicks kept their playoff hopes alive by winning Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, powered by Jalen Brunson’s 32-point performance and an impressive defensive effort.

The Knicks have reached the East finals for the first time since 2000 after defeating the reigning champions, the Boston Celtics, in the second round. They also overcame the Detroit Pistons in the first round.

Meanwhile, the Pacers advanced by eliminating the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the previous rounds. Indiana defeated the Knicks in last season’s second round to reach the Eastern Conference finals but got swept by the Celtics.

The Pacers haven’t appeared in the NBA Finals since 2000, when they triumphed over the Knicks in the East finals. The Knicks last reached the Finals in 1999, also at the expense of the Pacers.

Here’s the full schedule for the Eastern Conference finals:

Eastern Conference Finals Schedule

• Game 1: Pacers 138, Knicks 135 (OT)
• Game 2: Pacers 114, Knicks 109
• Game 3: Pacers 106, Knicks 100
• Game 4: Pacers 130, Knicks 121
• Game 5: Knicks 111, Pacers 94 – Indiana leads 3-2
• Game 6: Saturday, May 31 | Knicks vs. Pacers | 8 p.m., TNT/Max
• Game 7: Monday, June 2 | Pacers vs. Knicks | 8 p.m., TNT/Max

Knicks vs. Pacers Odds

• Series odds: Pacers -370, Knicks +295
• Game 6 odds: Pacers -3.5, O/U 219.5

Upcoming Analysis: Focus shifts to the implications of Game 6 for both teams.