The Knicks are back in control.
Led by Jalen Brunson’s 44 points, the Knicks took a commanding 121-91 win 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-digits point totals.
After losing two on the road in Indiana, the Knicks are now one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Game 6 turns back to Indiana on Friday.