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The New York Knicks have stopped elimination from NBA Playoffs Although they beat the Indiana Pacers 111-94 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night, the Great Charles Barkley of basketball is not a return to the Big Apple in the NBA Championship.
In a postgame interview with the award-winning director and Knicks’ superfan Spikeley in “Inside The NBA,” Barkley slid real feelings about the Knicks’ chances of winning their first championship since 1973.
Center Spike Lee will respond in New York City on Thursday, May 29, 2025, watching the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers in the fifth quarter of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. (AP photo/Frank Franklin II)
“I’m giving up the Academy Awards, Oscar. Knicks To win the championship, Lee said during the broadcast. “I’ve already got two.”
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He was interrupted by Berklee’s QUIP when Lee doubled his commitment to the team.
“You’re going to keep them.”
It sparked laughter from the entire TNT crew, and Berkley apologized for not using his “inner voice.”
Guard #11 for the New York Knicks will control the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nen Bird #2 in the fourth quarter in the fifth game of the 2025 NBA Playoff Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta-Immagn image)
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“This guy has no filters. You know him long enough. If he thinks about it, it’s coming out,” added Ernie Johnson Jr. with a laugh.
Despite Barkley’s suspicions, Knicks held an award-winning show on Thursday night.
Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, while the injured Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds just two nights after giving up 43 points Pacers First quarter.
New York Knicks Center’s Karl Anthony Towns #32 will face Indiana Pacers forward Jailus Walker and guard Andrew Nenbird, #2, #2 in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, held at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta-Immagn image)
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“Our backs were against the wall, so we have to give it all,” Branson said.
The Knicks are hoping to return to Indiana and repeat Game 5 performance on Saturday night. No team has won the Conference Finals Series after losing their first two games at home.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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