- What: NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 5
- When: May 29, 2025
- Who: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks
- Time: 5:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Madison Square Garden (Manhattan, NYC)
The Indiana Pacers (3-1) face off against the New York Knicks (1-3) in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight at 5:00 p.m. PST at Madison Square Garden.
The Pacers aim to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years with a win tonight. Can they clinch the series, or will the Knicks force a sixth game?
Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3-1 lead series on Tuesday, defeating the New York Knicks 130-121 in Game 4.
After winning the first two games in New York, Indiana is now in a strong position as they head into Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.
The Pacers have excelled on the road in the playoffs, boasting a 6-1 record, while the Knicks aim to extend the series after blowing a crucial Game 1 at home.
Indiana has been consistent all season, going 18-10 against the spread as road underdogs, and they took both games as underdogs at the start of this series.
The four and half-point spread in Game 5 seems high for a Knicks team that has had only one blowout win this postseason.
The Pacers are overpowering New York’s defense by pushing the pace and exploiting matchups against Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
They currently rank first in effective field goal percentage and second in offensive rating. With Towns possibly hampered by a knee injury, New York might struggle to stay competitive.
Even if they pull out a win, this game is likely to be closely contested.
Best Bet: Pacers +4.5 Points at -110 odds
Dice City Sports — where we provide premium, exclusive, up-to-date news and analysis surrounding the Las Vegas sports scene. Follow along on social media, and check back for new articles daily!
Tony Reyes is a sports betting analyst and reporter for Dice City Sports. You can follow him on X @TonyParlay.
