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The New York Knicks will be welcoming 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 Mikal Bridges, whether he starts against New York Knicks or not.
Will Mikal Bridges play Game 5 against Indiana Pacers?
The 28-year-old shooting 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 82 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 82 matches, he averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
Bridges featured in the first round series against Detroit Pistons. The seven games series was won 4-2 by New York Knicks. In Game 1, Bridges played for 29 minutes as he registered 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. In Game 2, Bridges played for 38 minutes as he recorded 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.
During Game 3, Bridges clocked 39 minutes as he notched up 20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. During Game 4, Bridges featured on the court for 44 minutes along with 8 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals and 1 block. During Game 5, Bridges had 38 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. During Game 6, Bridges had 44 minutes under his belt along with 25 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block.
Mikal Bridges even played the six matches against Boston Celtics. In Game 1, Bridges played for 51 minutes as he registered 8 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. In Game 2, Bridges had 43 minutes under his belt as he notched up 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
During Game 3, Bridges played for 38 minutes as finished the match with 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. During Game 4, Bridges played for 44 minutes as he registered 23 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. During Game 5, Bridges played for 40 minutes along with 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. During Game 6, Bridges played for 30 minutes as he finished the match with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. The seven game series against Celtics was won 4-2 by New York Knicks.
During Game 1 against Pacers, Bridges played for 46 minutes along with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. During Game 2, Bridges clocked 45 minutes and finished the match with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
During Game 3, Bridges played for 37 minutes as he registered 15 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. During Game 4, Bridges clocked 34 minutes along with 17 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Mikal Bridges has averaged 13.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists 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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