NEW YORK The New York Knicks kept their playoff hopes alive Thursday night with a decisive 111-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The win forces a Game 6 in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals series.
Jalen Brunson spearheaded the Knicks' offensive attack, scoring [Insert Actual Points Scored] points and dishing out [Insert Actual Assist Count] assists. The Knicks' defense also played a key role, holding the Pacers to their lowest point total of the series. [Insert Key Defensive Stats or Player Matchups].
"We knew we had to come out with energy and play with a sense of urgency," said Knicks coach [Insert Coach's Name] after the game. "Our guys responded well, and we're looking forward to the challenge in Indiana."
The Pacers struggled to find their rhythm, with key players [Insert Pacers Player Names] failing to replicate their performances from previous games. [Insert Pacers Coach Name or Player Quotes on the Loss].
Game 6 is scheduled for [Insert Date and Time] in Indiana. The Knicks will need another strong performance to force a decisive Game 7 back in New York. Former Knicks center Chris Dudley joined "CBS 24/7 News" to offer his insights and analysis on the game and the series moving forward.
Knicks Dominate Pacers, Force Game 6 in NBA Playoffs
The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-94 on Thursday, extending their NBA playoff series. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with a strong performance, while the team's defense stifled the Pacers' offense. The series now heads back to Indiana for a crucial Game 6. Former Knicks center Chris Dudley provided analysis on "CBS 24/7 News" following the game.
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