The 2025 NBA Playoffs are reaching a critical boiling point, and all eyes will be on Madison Square Garden this Thursday night as the New York Knicks fight to keep their Eastern Conference Finals hopes alive. Trailing the Indiana Pacers 3-1 in the series, the Knicks must summon something special to stop the high-octane attack of Tyrese Haliburton and company.
Game 4 was a masterclass from Haliburton, who produced a historic triple-double with zero turnovers – a postseason first. Indiana has consistently outrun the Knicks in transition, capitalising on a significant fast-break advantage. Meanwhile, the Knicks face mounting pressure and potential injury setbacks, with Karl-Anthony Towns battling a recurring knee issue.
This matchup is poised to deliver another electric playoff encounter, with drama, desperation and dazzling basketball all but guaranteed.
Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks
Match Info
- NBA Eastern Conference Finals
- Thursday 29 May 2025, 20:00 EST / 01:00 BST (30 May)
- Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA
Indiana Pacers
Indiana enters Game 5 with all the momentum and the poise of a team that knows its moment has arrived. Tyrese Haliburton has led from the front, delivering a statistical marvel in Game 4 that may go down as one of the great playoff performances in league history. His efficiency and control are lifting the Pacers’ fast-paced offence to new heights, dominating the transition game and overwhelming New York’s defences. The Pacers’ depth has also impressed – from Pascal Siakam’s dependable scoring to Bennedict Mathurin’s explosive cameo off the bench. Even with injury concerns around Aaron Nesmith, Indiana appears mentally and physically ready to close the series on hostile ground, continuing their impressive six-game playoff road win streak.
New York Knicks
The Knicks return to Madison Square Garden knowing they’re staring down the barrel of elimination. One win is all they’ve managed in this series so far, and while Game 3 showed their fighting spirit, the challenge ahead is steep. Jalen Brunson remains the cornerstone of New York’s offence, consistently producing big scoring numbers, but turnovers have plagued the Knicks throughout the series – giving up over 15 per game. Injuries are also biting hard. Karl-Anthony Towns, vital to the Knicks’ interior presence, is nursing a recurring knee issue and remains a game-time decision. If Towns is hobbled or limited, the Knicks will need near-flawless execution from their supporting cast and a defensive effort that hasn’t yet surfaced in this series. The question is – do they have another miracle left?
America Bet Match Winner Prediction
Indiana Pacers to win
The Pacers are clicking on all cylinders, while the Knicks look increasingly short-handed and short on answers. Unless New York produces a flawless game and drastically reduces turnovers, Indiana should seal the series behind another commanding display from Haliburton and the supporting cast.
America Bet Score Prediction
Indiana 117 – 110 New York
Expect New York to put up a spirited fight, especially with their season on the line, but Indiana’s tempo and ability to convert mistakes into points should give them the edge in a high-scoring affair.
America Bet Betting Tips
- Indiana Pacers to win
- Over 226.5 total points
- Tyrese Haliburton to score 25+ points
- Jalen Brunson over 30.5 points
- Pascal Siakam 20+ points
- Bennedict Mathurin over 10.5 points
- Indiana Pacers first to 10 points
- Total Turnovers – New York over 14.5
- Indiana Pacers to win by 6-10 points margin
- Tyrese Haliburton double-double (points + assists)
