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**Knicks Stumble in Game 5, Still Lead Celtics 3-2**

**BOSTON, MA -** The New York Knicks suffered a setback in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, falling to the Boston Celtics. Despite the loss, the Knicks maintain a 3-2 series lead and control their own destiny as they head back to New York.

Guard Miles “Deuce” McBride provided a spark off the bench, leading the Knicks’ reserves with 11 points. The former West Virginia standout shot 3/8 from the field, including an impressive 3/6 from beyond the arc. He also contributed three assists and a steal in 29 minutes of play.

Game 6 is slated for Friday night at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. A Knicks victory would send them to the Eastern Conference Finals to face the Indiana Pacers. McBride’s performance has been consistently solid throughout the series:

* **Game 1:** 11 points, 4/8 FG (3/6 3FG), 19 minutes
* **Game 2:** 5 points, 2/3 FG (1/2 3FG), 17 minutes
* **Game 3:** 5 points, 2/3 FG (1/2 3FG), 20 minutes
* **Game 4:** 6 points, 2/4 FG (2/3 3FG), 20 minutes
* **Game 5:** 11 points, 3/8 FG (3/6 3FG), 29 minutes

The Knicks will look to regroup and capitalize on their home-court advantage to close out the series and advance to the next round.

**Additional Notes (not included in the summary but present in the text):**

* Mentions of other West Virginia sports news, including a football player transferring to Ohio State and potential involvement of Rich Rodriguez in a presidential commission on college sports.
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