Carried the Knicks for stretches in the first half offensively, but his series is defined by this: His defensive assignment, Pascal Siakam, was named the MVP. Not a good showing for somebody who fancies himself a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

The downside is that his team is big-man-oriented. The Knicks’ vanguard will have to play alongside reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, as well as Alperen Sengun, Victor Wembanyama, and Pascal Siakam.

The Indiana Pacers' star guard sent the New York Knicks tumbling down a 3-1 hole and ranks as arguably the best statistical performance of these playoffs.

After going all-in on their roster last summer, the Knicks may be left with severe buyer's remorse this offseason.

With their season on the line, the Knicks may need something different from Jalen Brunson. Jalen Brunson (29.9 ppg) leads all remaining players in scoring these playoffs. All eyes will be on Jalen Brunson tonight in a pivotal Game 5 matchup with the Pacers.

Who has been a legit MVP candidate in his second season ... With the squad the Knicks have assembled, including additions Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, Brunson has MVP appeal.

The former Celtics legend, who had to embark on an eight-mile, 20-hour walking trip to the FS1 studios in Los Angeles after the Knicks shockingly won Game 2 in Boston, attempted to throw some water on the Knicks’ raucous celebration after they eliminated his beloved team in Game 6 on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has a message for the Knicks and their fans. Despite the Knicks being -140 favorites to beat the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Pierce says the Pacers will “pop” the Knicks.

Let’s take a deeper look at the bench production and stats between Boston and New York as they prepare for Game 6 tonight.