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It's officially do or die time.
On Tuesday, May 27, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks lost game four of the Eastern Conference Finals to Tyrese Haliburton's Indiana Pacers. The rough 130-121 defeat leaves Tom Thibodeau's team down 3-1 in this best-of-seven series.
'It's disappointing when you don't get a win,' star center Karl-Anthony Towns said in a postgame press conference. 'We just didn't do enough to get the job done tonight.'
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From here on out, every matchup could be their last of the 2024-25 season. With their backs against the wall, game 5 goes down at the Knicks' home Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 29.
A series victory from a 3-1 deficit wouldn't be unprecedented; 13 NBA teams have come back and won after falling behind two games.
If you want to be there to try and help the squad extend their year, last-minute tickets are available for game 5 at MSG.
And, as of now, prices are dropping dramatically.
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When our team last reported on how much it cost to go to game 5 on May 22, the lowest price we could find on seats was $859 including fees.
Now, six days later, fans can get in for $447 including fees.
For those without a calculator on hand, that's $412 in savings.
While the circumstances have certainly changed, it's hard to put a price on witnessing playoff basketball live at the Garden.
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For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals series below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Knicks playoff home game tickets
A complete calendar including all announced Knicks home game dates and the best prices on tickets at Madison Square Garden versus what they cost on May 19 can be found here:
New York Knicks home game dates Ticket prices
start at Ticket prices
started at on May 22 Game Five
Thursday, May 29 at 8 p.m. $447
(fees included) $859
(fees included) Game Seven
Monday, June 2 at 8 p.m. $1,177
(fees included) $1,092
(fees included)
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(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Indiana Pacers playoff home game tickets
All Pacers playoff home game dates and start times at Indiana's Gainbridge Fieldhouse can be found below.
Indiana Pacers home game dates Game Six
Saturday, May 31 at 8 p.m.
How to watch the Knicks and Pacers on TV
Fans hoping to catch Thibodeau's team on the tube can watch all Eastern Conference Finals playoff games on MSG, ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV.
Just make sure to review your local listings before tuning in.
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If you don't have cable, your best bet may be DIRECTV.
About Knicks-Pacers series
In 2024, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers came back from a 2-0 deficit to take down a hobbled Knicks club in the Eastern Conference Semifinals and win in seven games. One series later, they were swept by the mighty Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Soon after, the Knicks bolstered their roster and added Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges to their roster. The pieces were finally in place for a deep playoff run.
Over the course of the 2024-25 regular season, the new and improved Knicks met their rivals from Indy three times. New York took two of those contests, which gave them a one-game advantage heading into the playoffs. In case you missed it, they finished the year with a 51-31 record, snagging the No. 3 seed while the Pacers capped the season with 50 wins and the No. 4.
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Following impressive series wins — the Knicks beat the fiery Pistons and dramatically took down the defending champion Boston Celtics in the second round — fans finally got the heated rematch they had been dreaming of all year long.
Unfortunately, it's been a bit of a mixed bag for New York thus far. Games 1 and 2 at the Garden were both heartbreaking in different ways. In the first contest, they squandered a commanding lead; after that, Brunson and co. couldn't capitalize in game two.
On the road, the Knicks came alive in game 3 and overcame a double-digit hole to steal a win on Indianapolis' home court. However, game 4 was a return to disappointing form for New York. Thibodeau's club did everything they could on Tuesday night but came up short once they fell behind in the first quarter, never fully recovered and lost 130-121.
For more about the two team's history — we're barely scratching the surface or even covering all the fan stories here — you can find all things New York Knicks on The Post.
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Been meaning to review how the dust has settled on this year's unpredictable postseason?
Check out the NBA's 2025 playoff bracket here.
Huge concerts at MSG in 2025
Not sure what to do once the final buzzer sounds on the 2024-25 NBA season?
MSG has you covered.
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The legendary venue has booked a number of exciting acts to entertain audiences all summer long.
Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live.
• Weird Al Yankovic (July 12)
• Tyler, The Creator (July 14-15)
• Wu-Tang Clan (July 16)
• Chris Stapleton (July 25-26)
• Billy Idol (Aug. 20)
Want to see who else is on the road? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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