The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are meeting once again in the NBA playoffs, and this time, there is a Finals berth on the line. The Knicks kept their season alive Thursday night, winning Game 5 at Madison Square Garden with 32 points from Jalen Brunson and a strong defensive showing.

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Check out this article for a complete history of Pacers vs. Knicks games, including previous game results, scores, and more.

Check back in 25 or 30 years to see if the barbs Haliburton and actor/director Ben Stiller exchanged during the Eastern Conference finals will have the enduring memory of the feud between Reggie Miller and Spike Lee. But in the culture of 2025, the Indiana Pacers star scored a strong final zinger against the New York Knicks superfan.

Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard locked down Knicks PG Jalen Brunson in Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 to clinch NBA Finals berth

Facing elimination, the Knicks look to stay alive in the Eastern Conference finals against the Pacers. Follow all the action here.

May 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second quarter of game five of the eastern conference finals during the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images