The Eastern Conference finals are heading to Game 6 in Indianapolis with the Indiana Pacers leading the series 3-2, setting up a chance for them to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.
But in their way stands the gritty Knicks, who, after losing two games at Madison Square Garden and one on the road, extended their chance at a comeback Thursday by defeating the Pacers for the first time in New York this series.
Our NBA insiders break down the most important things to watch heading into this crucial Game 6, including how the Pacers can close out the series and what choices the Knicks and coach Tom Thibodeau need to make to force a Game 7 back in MSG.