### Knicks Face Elimination in Game 5 After Defeat to Pacers

The New York Knicks are in a precarious situation following a 130-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, May 27. This defeat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals leaves the Knicks trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, putting their season on the line as they head into Game 5.

Star center Karl-Anthony Towns shared his disappointment during the postgame press conference, stressing that the team fell short of accomplishing their objective. “We just didn't do enough to get the job done tonight,” Towns remarked, encapsulating the somber mood within Tom Thibodeau's squad.

The upcoming Game 5, scheduled for Thursday, May 29, at Madison Square Garden, is a must-win for the Knicks if they are to keep their playoff hopes alive. While the odds are daunting, history shows that comebacks from a 3-1 deficit are not impossible; 13 previous teams have accomplished this feat in the NBA.

For fans eager to witness potentially season-defining basketball, last-minute tickets for Game 5 at MSG have seen significant price drops. Initially priced at $859 on May 22, tickets can now be found for as low as $447. Although circumstances have changed, the opportunity to experience playoff basketball at The Garden remains a valuable prospect.

During the regular season, the Knicks earned the No. 3 seed with a 51-31 record, while the Pacers secured the No. 4 seed with 50 wins. Head-to-head, the Knicks bested the Pacers in two out of three matchups. Knicks supporters had high hopes after the team eliminated the defending champion Celtics in the second round.

Despite the mixed outcomes in this series, Thibodeau's team showed resilience, especially in Game 3, where they clawed back from a double-digit deficit to win on Indiana's home court. However, Game 4’s loss underscored the inconsistency that has plagued the Knicks, making Thursday’s game a defining moment for the season.

Fans can catch all Eastern Conference Finals games on major networks like MSG, ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV, ensuring they won't miss a moment of the action as the Knicks fight to extend their season.