INDIANAPOLIS — Game 5 wasn’t perfect for the Knicks.
Their turnover problems remain a difficulty, something that would burn them Saturday night in a do-or-die Game 6.
Within the Eastern Conference finals-extending game, the Knicks started off well, committing only one turnover within the opening quarter.
That didn’t last.
That they had 14 over the ultimate three quarters, resulting in 20 Pacers points.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 4 and has committed 12 turnovers within the last three games.
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart had three apiece.
“It’s not only [Towns],” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “The large thing is keeping it easy. The primary open man, hit him. Oftentimes, the intent is nice, but we’re attempting to thread the needle and we are able to’t try this.”
The Knicks are averaging 15 turnovers per game, which has fueled the Pacers’ transition game.
They weren’t a high-turnover team throughout the regular season (13.3) or first two rounds of the playoffs (12.9), however it has hurt them on this series.
In Game 4, they committed 17 turnovers, with Hart giving it away five times.
The Knicks have been here before, trailing the Pacers 3-2 in a best-of-seven series needing to win a Game 6 on the road.
In 2013, Carmelo Anthony and Co. fell short.
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But in 1994 and 1995, the Knicks won in Indianapolis to force a Game 7.
Pacers reserve forward Tony Bradley (hip flexor strain) is questionable.
Aaron Nesmith, who sprained his ankle late in Game 3, was not on the injury report.
The Knicks didn’t report any injuries.
Towns has been slowed by a left knee contusion and was listed as questionable for Game 5.
INDIANAPOLIS — Game 5 wasn’t perfect for the Knicks.
Their turnover problems remain a difficulty, something that would burn them Saturday night in a do-or-die Game 6.
Within the Eastern Conference finals-extending game, the Knicks started off well, committing only one turnover within the opening quarter.
That didn’t last.
That they had 14 over the ultimate three quarters, resulting in 20 Pacers points.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 4 and has committed 12 turnovers within the last three games.
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart had three apiece.
“It’s not only [Towns],” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “The large thing is keeping it easy. The primary open man, hit him. Oftentimes, the intent is nice, but we’re attempting to thread the needle and we are able to’t try this.”
The Knicks are averaging 15 turnovers per game, which has fueled the Pacers’ transition game.
They weren’t a high-turnover team throughout the regular season (13.3) or first two rounds of the playoffs (12.9), however it has hurt them on this series.
In Game 4, they committed 17 turnovers, with Hart giving it away five times.
The Knicks have been here before, trailing the Pacers 3-2 in a best-of-seven series needing to win a Game 6 on the road.
In 2013, Carmelo Anthony and Co. fell short.
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But in 1994 and 1995, the Knicks won in Indianapolis to force a Game 7.
Pacers reserve forward Tony Bradley (hip flexor strain) is questionable.
Aaron Nesmith, who sprained his ankle late in Game 3, was not on the injury report.
The Knicks didn’t report any injuries.
Towns has been slowed by a left knee contusion and was listed as questionable for Game 5.
