The Eastern Conference finals are heading back to Indianapolis for Game 6. With their backs against the wall, the New York Knicks delivered a wire-to-wire 17-point win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night to keep their season alive.

The Knicks defeated the Pacers 111-94 in Game 5 at New York's Madison Square. 'Celebrity Row' turned out in droves.

Indiana has played very well at home over the last two years in the postseason. They feel that they can beat anyone in Gainbridge Fieldhouse behind the energy of the crowd. So far this postseason, Haliburton is averaging 18.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game.

The Pacers squandered a chance to close out the New York Knicks with Game 5's 111-94 loss at Madison Square Garden, sending the Eastern Conference finals back to Indiana. Pascal Siakam got into an awkward exchange with a reporter following the contest after admitting the Pacers didn't give the same effort that previously helped established a 3-1 lead in the series.

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith thanked a Knicks fan who paid a witch to cast a spell before Game 5 vs. the Pacers.