Following the New York Knicks' 111-94 Game 5 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, which staved off elimination, NBA analyst Charles Barkley expressed skepticism about the Knicks winning the championship. During a post-game interview on 'Inside the NBA' with Knicks superfan Spike Lee, Barkley quipped that Lee would keep his Academy Awards, implying the Knicks wouldn't win a championship. Despite Barkley's doubts, the Knicks delivered a strong performance, led by Jalen Brunson (32 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (24 points, 13 rebounds).
NBA great Charles Barkley shades Knicks, Spike Lee after New York staves off elimination with Game 5 victory
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Following the New York Knicks' 111-94 Game 5 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, which staved off elimination, NBA analyst Charles Barkley expressed skepticism about the Knicks winning the championship. During a post-game interview on 'Inside the NBA' with Knicks superfan Spike Lee, Barkley quipped that Lee would keep his Academy Awards, implying the Knicks wouldn't win a championship. Despite Barkley's doubts, the Knicks delivered a strong performance, led by Jalen Brunson (32 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (24 points, 13 rebounds).
Trending- 1 1973: Last time the Knicks won a championship
- 2 Thursday night (implied May 29, 2025): New York Knicks defeated Indiana Pacers 111-94 in Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals
- 3 Post-Game: Charles Barkley made comments on 'Inside the NBA'
- 4 Saturday night (implied May 31, 2025): Knicks return to Indiana for next game
- Knicks staved off elimination
- Continued NBA playoffs
- Public commentary on team's prospects
What: Charles Barkley expressed doubt about the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship after their Game 5 victory against the Indiana Pacers.
When: Thursday night (Game 5), post-game interview.
Where: New York (Knicks' home), Indiana (Pacers' home), 'Inside the NBA' broadcast.
Why: Barkley's personal opinion on the Knicks' championship prospects, despite their Game 5 win.
How: Barkley made a quip during a live interview with Spike Lee on 'Inside the NBA'.