No, you don’t have déjà vu.
Just like the Celtics winning game 5 after going down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the New York Knicks have done the same against the Indiana Pacers.
On Thursday, May 29, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns kept the team’s season alive with a commanding 111-94 victory over Indiana at MSG. Brunson dropped 32 points on 12-18 shooting from the field while Towns added 24 while nursing a left knee injury.
“It’s a testament to our team answering the call,” Towns said.
“Our backs were against the wall,” Brunson added. “So, I mean, we’ve got to give it everything we got.”
The series resumes with game 6 at Indiana’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, May 31.
As you may recall, the Celtics couldn’t get anything going in game 6 and the Knicks ran away with a 119-81 blowout win on their home court. Tom Thibodeau’s team hopes to avoid a similar fate and (fingers crossed) become the 14th team in NBA history to overcome the 3-1 deficit and advance to the Finals.
If you want to be there to see if the Knickerbockers have what it takes to bring the series back to New York — or watch Indiana clinch on their home court — last-minute tickets are available for the cutthroat contest.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $241 including fees on Vivid Seats.
Courtside seats are a bit pricier. They start at $6,176.43 including fees.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about game 6 of the Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals series below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Indiana’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse can be found here:
| Gainbridge Fieldhouse sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 200 level | $241 (including fees) |
| Terrace | $794.90 (including fees) |
| 100 level | $506.81 (including fees) |
| Lower level | $513.90 (including fees) |
| Floor level | $6,176.43 (including fees) |
Tickets for a hypothetical game 7 at Madison Square Garden can be found here.
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Fans hoping to catch Thibodeau’s team on the tube can watch all Eastern Conference finals playoff games on MSG, ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV.
Just make sure to review your local listings before tuning in.
If you don’t have cable, your best bet may be DIRECTV.
In 2024, Haliburton and the Pacers came back from a 2-0 deficit to take down a hobbled Knicks club in seven games in the the Eastern Conference semifinals.
One series later, they were swept by the mighty Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals.
Soon after, the Knicks bolstered their roster and added Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. The pieces were finally in place for a deep playoff run.
Over the course of the 2024-25 regular season, the new and improved Knicks met their rivals from Indy three times and took two of those contests.
The Knicks finished the year with a 51-31 record, snagging the No. 3 seed, while the Pacers capped the season with 50 wins and the No. 4 draw.
Following impressive series wins — the Knicks beat the fiery Pistons and dramatically took down the defending champion Celtics in the second round — fans finally got the heated rematch they had been dreaming of all year long.
Unfortunately, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag for New York thus far.
Games 1 and 2 at the Garden were both heartbreaking in different ways. In the first contest, they squandered a commanding fourth-quarter lead.
Brunson and co. couldn’t capitalize in Game 2.
On the road, the Knicks came alive in game 3 and overcame a double-digit hole to steal a win on Indianapolis’ home court.
However, game 4 was a return to disappointing form. Thibodeau’s club did everything they could on Tuesday night but could not rally in the second half. Two nights later, New York came back to life and won 111-94 on their home court to bring the series back to Indiana.
For more about the two team’s history — we’re barely scratching the surface or even covering all the fan stories here — you can find all things New York Knicks on The Post.
Been meaning to review how the dust has settled on this year’s unpredictable postseason?
Check out the NBA’s 2025 playoff bracket here.
Not sure what to do once the final buzzer sounds on the 2024-25 NBA season?
MSG has you covered.
The legendary venue has booked a number of exciting acts to entertain audiences all summer long.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• Weird Al Yankovic (July 12)
• Tyler, The Creator (July 14-15)
• Wu-Tang Clan (July 16)
• Chris Stapleton (July 25-26)
• Billy Idol (Aug. 20)
Want to see who else is on the road? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change