Knicks-Pacers Game 5 Injury Report: Karl-Anthony Towns, Aaron Nesmith Status Revealed
May 30, 2025
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The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are getting ready to kick off Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, with Indiana holding a 3-1 series lead. The Pacers will be trying to advance to the NBA Finals, while the Knicks will look to stave off elimination for the time being.
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The game will be played at Madison Square Garden, potentially offering the Knicks a slight edge. However, the Pacers have already proven that they can win in New York, taking the first two games of the series on the road.
But as the game gets going, both sides have key players listed on the injury report. For the Knicks, star big man Karl-Anthony Towns was dealing with a left knee issue that he suffered in Game 4.
Towns was listed as questionable for the game, but will play in the contest.
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) available to play Thursday.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) May 29, 2025
As for the Pacers, defensive star Aaron Nesmith was named on the injury report due to a right ankle sprain. Nesmith was also listed as questionable for the game, and will give it a go in this potential close-out game.
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) available to play Thursday.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) May 29, 2025
This series has been very close, with the Pacers just finding more ways to win at the end of games. But the Knicks may have some fight left in them and will look to give their fans a show tonight.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 23: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts as Aaron Nesmith #23 of the Indiana Pacers lays on the court during the third quarter in Game Two… NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 23: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts as Aaron Nesmith #23 of the Indiana Pacers lays on the court during the third quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 23, 2025 in New York City.
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If Indiana can take Game 5, they would then set up a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. This would also mark only the second time that the Pacers have ever reached the NBA Finals in franchise history.
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Both the Pacers and Knicks have gone 0-2 against the Thunder during the regular season. But for now, the two sides will be focusing on trying to eliminate the other.
New York will likely come out with a sense of desperation in this game, and hope that they can live to fight another day. If they can make it happen, Game 6 would then be played in Indiana on Saturday evening.
Game 5 is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.
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