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NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals G5, New York Knicks host Indiana Pacers. At present, the total score of the two sides is 2-2 equal, and today's battle can be called the battle of Tianwang Mountain, and both sides will do their best. At halftime, the Pacers trailed 54-69. Considering the Knicks are full of injuries, the Pacers should have a clear advantage in this game.
However, this is not the case. The Pacers couldn't effectively contain Brunson's brilliant play. In the second quarter of the game, Brunson was in hot form, scoring consecutive points to widen the gap between the two sides to double digits. On the other hand, Haliburton of the Pacers is also a single-core leader, but his performance is far from Brunson.
Outbreak again! In this ball, Brunson forced Nemhard's high throw to hit a shot.
Hit crazy! Brunson continued his touch and hit another three-point shot.
Brunson's stellar play overshadowed Haliburton, who had 28 points and four assists by halftime, compared to Haliburton's seven points and four assists. Brunson single-handedly successfully dismantled the Pacers' defensive system, and in the final quarter, Brunson continued to exert strength, leading the Knicks to respond with a wave of 19-1 offense and directly opened up a 20-point advantage to directly break down the opponent's defense, Haliburton surrendered early, and in the end, the Knicks won the battle of Tianwang Mountain at home, and took the lead 3-2 on the aggregate.
Knicks starters: Brunson, Hart, DiVincenzo, Hatten, McBride
Pacers starters: Haliburton, Nembhard, Turner, Siakam, Nesmith