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The New York Knicks are all set to host Indiana Pacers for Game 5 in the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday, May 29th at the Madison Square Garden, New York. All eyes would be on star player Pascal Siakam, whether he starts against New York Knicks or not.
Will Pascal Siakam play Game 5 against New York Knicks?
The 31-year-old center will be seen stepping foot on the court for Game 5 against the New York Knicks as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He has experience on his side which matters the most as he is one of the key players for the Pacers. Siakam featured in 78 regular season games in this year's campaign as he averaged 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
Siakam even played the first round series against the Milwaukee Bucks as the Pacers went on to win the seven game series 4-1. In Game 1, Siakam played for 33 minutes as he registered 25 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. In Game 2, Siakam played for 34 minutes as he recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.
During Game 3, Siakam clocked 31 minutes as he notched up 28 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. During Game 4, Siakam featured on the court for 29 minutes as he finished the match with 12 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block. During Game 5, Siakam played for 41 minutes along with 10 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist.
Not just this, Siakam even played five games against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In Game 1, Siakam played for 34 minutes as finished the match with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. During Game 2, Siakam played for 30 minutes as he notched up 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. During Game 3, Siakam clocked 28 minutes along with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
During Game 4, Siakam played for 21 minutes as he ended the game with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. During the last and fifth game against Cavaliers, Siakam clocked 40 minutes as he notched up 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. The seven game series against Cleveland Cavaliers was won by Indiana Pacers 4-1.
During Game 1 against New York Knicks, Pascal Siakam played for 43 minutes along with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. During Game 2, Siakam clocked 33 minutes and ended the match with 39 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.
During Game 3, Siakam played for 35 minutes as he finished the match with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. During Game 4, Siakam clocked 35 minutes along with 30 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Pascal Siakam has averaged 18.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists in the 27 games that he has played against the New York Knicks in his career.
New York Knicks have Karl-Anthony Towns listed as questionable on the team's injury report. On the other hand, Pacers have Aaron Nesmith listed as questionable and Isaiah Jackson is sidelined from Game 5 on Thursday. The seven game series is currently led 3-1 by Indiana Pacers.
When and where to watch New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5?
The tip-off time for the New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5 is 8:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5 will be available on TNT and truTV. The fans can enjoy live streaming of New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5 on MAX and NBA League Pass.
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