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**Knicks Get Boost: Karl-Anthony Towns Cleared to Play in Crucial Game 5**

**NEW YORK, NY – May 16, 2025** – In a much-needed piece of good news for the New York Knicks, center Karl-Anthony Towns has been given the green light to play in tonight’s pivotal Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers. The announcement, made just hours before tip-off, comes as a significant relief for Knicks fans as the team looks to avoid elimination while facing a 3-1 series deficit.

Towns, who entered the day as a game-time decision due to a knee injury, has been a key offensive weapon for the Knicks throughout the playoffs, averaging 21.3 points per game. His dominant performance in Game 3, where he scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, was instrumental in the Knicks’ lone victory in the series.

With their backs against the wall, the Knicks will be relying on Towns’ presence and scoring prowess to help them extend the series. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST at Madison Square Garden, and the game will be broadcast on TNT. The Pacers are looking to close out the series and advance to the NBA Finals. The Knicks have to lean on their star player to extend the series.

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