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Towns (knee), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers, will go through his pregame warmup and be a game-time decision, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Towns is in jeopardy of missing Thursday's win-or-go-home Game 5 due to a left knee contusion. The Knicks are expected to provide another update on the star big man's status ahead of tipoff at 8:00 p.m. ET. Towns is averaging 25.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 34.3 minutes per contest over four games in this series. During that span, he has recorded 52.4/45.5/84.4 percent shooting splits.

Reid registered 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 124-94 loss to the Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

Reid continued to display impressive efficiency against the Thunder as he recorded his fourth straight outing with double-digit points during Wednesday's season-ending loss. However, the 25-year-old big man struggled with ball security, coughing up five turnovers. While Reid is one of the NBA's most productive bench bigs, he could opt out of his $15.02 million player option for the 2025-26 season in order to receive a bigger role on a new team if Julius Randle remains in Minnesota.

Gobert closed Wednesday's 124-94 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals with two points (1-1 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 19 minutes.

Gobert closed his postseason with another disappointing performance, having failed to have a huge impact despite the team's success. Through 15 playoff games, Gobert scored double digits only three times, blocking multiple shots on just three occasions. It was a somewhat underwhelming season all-around for Gobert, averaging 12.0 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 72 appearances across the regular season.

Holmgren finished with 22 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-94 win over the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

Holmgren scored at least 20 points for the third time in the past five games, helping the Thunder advance to its first NBA Finals appearance since 2012. Holmgren has now scored double digits in all but one of his postseason appearances, adding multiple blocks on 10 separate occasions. Oklahoma City will now face either the Pacers or the Knicks, both of which would go in as underdogs.

Towns (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Towns is dealing with a knee injury that could end up keeping him sidelined for Game 5. The Knicks face elimination for the first time in this series with the Pacers, which makes Towns' status incredibly important for New York's chances of keeping its season alive. The veteran star is averaging 25.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in the Eastern Conference Finals, shooting 52.4 percent from the floor and 45.5 percent from beyond the arc.

Hartenstein supplied two points (1-1 FG), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 128-126 victory over Minnesota in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.

Hartenstein played fewer than 20 minutes for the second straight game, a decision based purely on the individual matchup. Against a Timberwolves team with a more mobile frontcourt, Oklahoma City has opted to run a smaller lineup of late. The addition of Hartenstein and Alex Caruso during the offseason was for just this reason, providing the team with the flexibility to chop and change its rotation. Hartenstein will likely continue to start, but his playing time could remain limited, at least for the remainder of the Western Conference Finals.

Bradley logged two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 15 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Bradley soaked up all of the backup center minutes, with Thomas Bryant failing to leave the bench. It was a curious decision given Bryant has typically played as the primary backup behind Myles Turner, providing the Pacers with some useful contributions. Neither player has managed to rise above the other, meaning the rotation could be fluid moving forward.

Robinson accumulated six points (3-4 FG), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 victory over Indiana in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Robinson replaced Josh Hart in the starting lineup, a move that ultimately led to a much-needed victory. Despite the starting tag, Robinson's production remained somewhat underwhelming. However, his impact on the defensive end helped limit the Pacers to just 100 points, which won't be lost on the coaching staff. The two teams will meet again Tuesday, with New York looking to level the series at 2-2.

Towns provided 24 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 win over Indiana in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Towns put the Knicks on his back down the stretch, leading from the front as New York erased a 20-point deficit. He has now scored at least 20 points in four straight games, although this may have been his most important offensive showing. After losing both games in front of its home crowd, New York now trails the series 2-1 with Game 4 slated for Tuesday in Indiana.

Robinson will start Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers on Sunday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

The Knicks will change things up for Game 3, with Robinson replacing Josh Hart in the starting lineup. Robinson has provided great minutes for New York throughout the series, averaging 4.0 points and 8.5 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game through two contests. However, most of his impact, such as creating extra possessions on offense and disrupting shots on the other end, has not shown up in the stat sheet. Robinson should see ample run in Game 3, but it remains to be seen just how much his role will change, considering he played a significant 29 minutes in Game 2.