Knicks Take Control Of Series With Game 5 Win
The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers, 121-91, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Knicks lead the series 3-2.
The Knicks dominated Game 5 from start to finish, establishing their terms early on and setting the tempo against an Indiana team that looked motivated following back-to-back wins on its home court. The Knicks raced to a 38-32 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, and by the time the second quarter ended, New York was up by 15 points (69-54). The Knicks didn’t step off the gas in the second half and bolstered their lead even further, winning both the third (27-21) and fourth (25-16) quarters. This was a statement win for the Knicks, as they were coming off a blowout loss in Game 4. The Knicks now need to win just one more game to claim a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jalen Brunson led the way with 44 points for the Knicks, and he also added seven assists and four rebounds. Josh Hart had 18 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. Miles McBride made a spot start and finished with 17 points and four assists. Alec Burks added 18 points coming off the bench. Isaiah Hartenstein pulled down 17 rebounds. The Knicks shot 46.5 percent from the field.
Pascal Siakam was the leading scorer for the Pacers after posting 22 points and eight rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton notched 13 points, five assists, two rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Andrew Nembhard posted 11 points and four assists. Myles Turner posted 16 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. The Pacers shot 43.1 percent from the field.
The Knicks dominated Game 5 from start to finish, establishing their terms early on and setting the tempo against an Indiana team that looked motivated following back-to-back wins on its home court. The Knicks raced to a 38-32 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, and by the time the second quarter ended, New York was up by 15 points (69-54). The Knicks didn’t step off the gas in the second half and bolstered their lead even further, winning both the third (27-21) and fourth (25-16) quarters. This was a statement win for the Knicks, as they were coming off a blowout loss in Game 4. The Knicks now need to win just one more game to claim a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jalen Brunson led the way with 44 points for the Knicks, and he also added seven assists and four rebounds. Josh Hart had 18 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. Miles McBride made a spot start and finished with 17 points and four assists. Alec Burks added 18 points coming off the bench. Isaiah Hartenstein pulled down 17 rebounds. The Knicks shot 46.5 percent from the field.
Pascal Siakam was the leading scorer for the Pacers after posting 22 points and eight rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton notched 13 points, five assists, two rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Andrew Nembhard posted 11 points and four assists. Myles Turner posted 16 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. The Pacers shot 43.1 percent from the field.
Nuggets Keep Control In Home Win
By Dan Bruno
The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 112-97, in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals at Ball Arena on Tuesday evening.
The game got out to a competitive start as the the Nuggets led, 28-26, after one quarter. The Timberwolves grabbed a brief edge to start the second, but the hosts regained control and carried a six-point advantage into the break. The visitors jumped out to a great start in the third and grabbed another momentary lead, before the Nuggets turned up the heat and ultimately outscored the Timberwolves, 38-30, in the frame. The Nuggets stayed in control through the fourth and closed out with confidence to secure the 3-2 series lead.
Nikola Jokic put on a masterclass, with 40 points, seven rebounds, 13 assists, two steals, a block and zero turnovers, in 41 minutes of action. Aaron Gordon followed up with 18 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tallied 16 points each.
Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals, in 38 minutes. Rudy Gobert totaled 18 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks, while Anthony Edwards finished with 18 points, four rebounds, nine assists and a steal.
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Minnesota.
The game got out to a competitive start as the the Nuggets led, 28-26, after one quarter. The Timberwolves grabbed a brief edge to start the second, but the hosts regained control and carried a six-point advantage into the break. The visitors jumped out to a great start in the third and grabbed another momentary lead, before the Nuggets turned up the heat and ultimately outscored the Timberwolves, 38-30, in the frame. The Nuggets stayed in control through the fourth and closed out with confidence to secure the 3-2 series lead.
Nikola Jokic put on a masterclass, with 40 points, seven rebounds, 13 assists, two steals, a block and zero turnovers, in 41 minutes of action. Aaron Gordon followed up with 18 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tallied 16 points each.
Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals, in 38 minutes. Rudy Gobert totaled 18 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks, while Anthony Edwards finished with 18 points, four rebounds, nine assists and a steal.
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Minnesota.