SEE IT: NYC back pages react to Knicks forcing Game 6 in Eastern Conference Finals

Behind a stifling defense and huge performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks defeated the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, forcing Game 6 on Saturday night in Indiana.

Here's how the NYC back pages reacted...

Here's our @nydnsports back page. @nyknicks @nba @apse_sportmedia #pacers #Knicks https://t.co/9yZbMxmxXC pic.twitter.com/KNTBdT9Glp

— Back Page Guy NYDN (@BackPageGuyNYDN) May 30, 2025

The back page: BRUN' DOWN 2 TO GO

Captain keeps hope alive, but still more work to be done

Read more: https://t.co/Z0UhFGd0yE pic.twitter.com/wAavOriDf6

— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) May 30, 2025

Newsday's Friday Late Back Page

Knicks rout Pacers, force Game 6 Saturday night

Story: https://t.co/zmC711W93Q

PLUS: Isles GM Darche brings back Roy as coach

Story: https://t.co/qG9sApo5Wk

AND: Yanks, Dodgers meet again@APSE_sportmedia pic.twitter.com/0sP7D3Yzen

— Joe Manniello (@joe_manniello) May 30, 2025