The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are meeting once again in the NBA playoffs, and this time, there is a Finals berth on the line. The Knicks kept their season alive Thursday night, winning Game 5 at Madison Square Garden with 32 points from Jalen Brunson and a strong defensive showing.

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While defense wins championships, Indiana's offense has been the driving force behind its 3-1 lead over New York in the East Finals.

After notching a 32-point, 15-assist, 12-rebound triple-double (with no turnovers) against the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, two-time All-Star Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton was restricted to eight points on 2-of-7 shooting from the floor in a critical 111-94 Game 5 loss to New York.

Siakam wasn't thrilled with the questions about the Indiana Pacers' effort after losing Game 5 to the New York Knicks.

The Indiana Pacers lead the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Minnesota Timberwolves in the West.

Tyrese Haliburton has become the story for the Indiana Pacers' season. When he is firing on all cylinders as he was in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, they are a tough team to beat.