The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks have struggled to close out NBA playoff series for years. On Thursday night, both teams will have second chances to do what they could not in their respective Game 5s — win and advance. For the Pacers, it would mark their first series win since the 2014 Eastern Conference semifinals.
Indiana Pacers ’ Tyrese Haliburton makes a pass against Milwaukee Bucks’ Jae Crowder and Andre Jackson Jr. during the second half of Game 4 of the first round NBA playoff basketball series, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey shoots over New York Knicks ’ Jalen Brunson , Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart during the second half of Game 5 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in New York. The 76ers won 112-106 in overtime.
Indiana hasn’t been to the Eastern Conference semifinals since beating Atlanta in 2014, but these Pacers have been defying trend lines all season. The bigger question is whether two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo or eight-time All-Star Damian Lillard could return Thursday. Antetokounmpo has not played since straining his left calf on April 9 and only started working out this week.Coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday night he thought the two were “very, very, very close” to making it back on the court with the possibility of a second straight first-round exit looming.
“That’s all it really comes down to, a mistake here or there, a missed shot here or there, a missed free throw here or there,” Knicks guard Josh Hart said. “We’ve just got to make sure we’re sharp mentally and I think we’ll prepare and go out there and execute.”with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation. He finished with 46 in the Game 5 victory.
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