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Knicks rout Pacers behind Jalen Brunson’s Game 5 gem
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The Knicks regain control.
Led by Jalen Brunson’s 44 points, the Knicks earned a dominating 121-91 victory over the Pacers in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.
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Josh Hart (18), Alec Burks (18) and Miles McBride (17) all finished with double-digit point totals.
After losing two road games in Indiana, the Knicks are now one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Game 6 returns to Indiana on Friday.
New York Post