Pacers Close In on NBA Finals as Knicks Fight for Survival
The air at Madison Square Garden will be electric on Thursday, May 29, as the Indiana Pacers look to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since the turn of the millennium. With a 3-1 series lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Indiana is just one win away from making history. Meanwhile, the Knicks—who haven't seen a Conference Finals since 2000—are desperate to keep their dream alive in front of their home crowd.
This game isn't just about pride; it's about legacy. The Knicks, seeded third, have weathered injuries and pressure all postseason and are clinging to hope that home-court advantage can swing momentum their way. The Pacers enter with confidence after clawing their way through every close contest in the series—each game so far has been a nail-biter, never decided by more than 10 points.
Where to Watch: TV, Streaming, and Deals
If you can't be at Madison Square Garden, you have plenty of ways to catch the action live. The game tips off at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, the league’s go-to channel for playoff drama. For cord-cutters, Sling TV stands out thanks to a special offer: new subscribers can get 50% off their first month, bringing TNT right to your living room for just $23 if you pick either the Blue or Orange plan. That’s a deal basketball fans will want to jump on.
- Sling TV: Stream TNT live with either Blue or Orange plans—new users get 50% off the first month (making it $23).
- DirecTV Stream: Another way to get TNT without cable, with easy sign-up for last-minute viewers.
- HBO Max with B/R Sports add-on: If you already have HBO Max, just tack on the B/R Sports package to watch the game live.
With streaming, you can join the playoff action on your smartphone, tablet, or smart TV without missing a minute.
While the Western Conference Finals wrapped up in five games, with the Oklahoma City Thunder powering past the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Eastern Conference story is far from over. If the Pacers triumph tonight, it sets up a high-energy Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals matchup. But the Knicks haven't been counted out all season, and their fans know anything can happen when the lights are brightest in the Garden.
The stakes don't get higher than this. Expect every possession to matter, every run to shift the mood of the crowd. Whether you’re a die-hard Knicks fan, rooting for the underdog Pacers, or just love playoff basketball, this Game 5 promises drama, heartbreak, and maybe a bit of magic.
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