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The New York Knicks will go head to head against 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 Jalen Brunson, whether he starts against New York Knicks or not.
Will Jalen Brunson play Game 5 against Indiana Pacers?
The 28-year-old point guard will be seen playing in Game 5 against Indiana Pacers as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He featured in 65 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 65 matches, he averaged 26.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
Brunson featured in the first round series against Detroit Pistons. The seven games series was won 4-2 by New York Knicks. In Game 1, Brunson played for 40 minutes as he registered 34 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists. In Game 2, Brunson played for 44 minutes as he recorded 37 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
During Game 3, Brunson clocked 39 minutes as he notched up 30 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 block. During Game 4, Brunson featured on the court for 39 minutes along with 32 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists and 1 block. During Game 5, Brunson had 36 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 16 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists. During Game 6, Brunson had 42 minutes under his belt along with 40 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
Jalen Brunson even played the six matches against Boston Celtics. In Game 1, Brunson played for 44 minutes as he registered 29 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. In Game 2, Brunson had 38 minutes under his belt as he notched up 17 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 block.
During Game 3, Brunson played for 40 minutes as finished the match with 27 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal. During Game 4, Brunson played for 40 minutes as he registered 39 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. During Game 5, Brunson played for 33 minutes along with 22 points, 1 rebound and 6 assists. During Game 6, Brunson played for 35 minutes as he ended the match with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The seven game series against Celtics was won 4-2 by New York Knicks.
In the Game 1, Brunson clocked 38 minutes along with 43 points, 1 rebound and 5 assists. During Game 2, Brunson played 39 minutes and ended the match with 36 points, 3 rebounds, 11 assists and 1 steal.
During Game 3, Brunson played for 31 minutes as he finished the match with 23 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. During Game 4, Brunson clocked 37 minutes along with 31 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Jalen Brunson has averaged 22.6 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds in the 15 games that he has played against the Indiana Pacers 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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