
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a historic performance in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, leading the New York Knicks to a crucial 111-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Brunson scored 32 points, while Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds, keeping the Knicks’ championship aspiration alive.
In Game 5, the Knicks staved off elimination with a commanding victory, stretching the series to another Game in the final. With a strong and determined delivery, they dominated the entire game from start to end.
Towns and Brunson’s combined performance marked a significant milestone. They became the first teammates since Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant in 2002 to each score 20 or more points in the first five games of a conference finals. This achievement underscores their offensive powers and the Knicks’ resilience in their dynamic duo.
Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns are the first teammates since Shaq and Kobe to score 20+ PTS in the first 5 games of a conference finals 🤝🔥 pic.twitter.com/XyK5XEFP5i
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With the series now 3-2 in favor of the Pacers, the Knicks face a must-win game 6 in Indianapolis. Brunson and Towns’ continued excellence will play a significant role if they know they aim to force a decisive Game 7 and secure their first NBA finals appearance since 1999.
Karl-Anthony Towns Praised Jalen Brunson’s Performance In Game 5

Karl-Anthony Towns highlighted a key shift in the Knicks’ performance following their Game 5 win over the Pacers. He praised Jalen Brunson’s early scoring burst and emphasized the team’s stronger defensive start, which set the tone.
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“He was cooking! That’s what I saw. When he’s playing like that and hitting shots, obviously that energizes everyone.” Towns expressed on Brunson’s performance. “We did a great job of just executing, holding them to 23 points in the first quarter, something that we did not do well in the last game,” He further added.
"He was cooking."@KarlTowns describes @jalenbrunson1's hot start, scoring 14 of his 32 PTS in the 1Q 🔥
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2025
Knicks force Game 6 on Saturday at 8pm/et on TNT! https://t.co/Uxw3vroPP5 pic.twitter.com/qxvFLSLpMw
Brunson and Towns combined for 56 points, setting a historic record, proving their strong duo. Their offensive rhythm energized the team, but Towns stressed the importance of getting stops while capitalizing on hot shooting.
Now down 3-2, the Knicks head to Indiana for Game 6, needing their best performance yet to stay alive.
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