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Miles McBride Leads Knicks' Bench in Game 5 vs. Boston

The WVU product had a decent shooting night in New York's loss.

Schuyler Callihan

Apr 13, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) dribbles up court during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Apr 13, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) dribbles up court during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Game five didn't go how the New York Knicks scripted it, but they still sit in the driver's seat to close out the series, leading the Boston Celtics 3-2 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Former West Virginia guard Miles McBride contributed solid minutes off of the bench, leading the Knicks' reserves in scoring with 11 points. He connected on 3/8 shots from the floor, including going 3/6 from three-point range. In addition, he dished out three assists and recorded one steal in 29 minutes of action.

Game six between the Knicks and Celtics is set for Friday night at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. If Deuce and the Knicks close out the series, they'll advance to the Eastern Conference finals, where they'll meet the Indiana Pacers.

McBride's numbers this series vs. Celtics

Game 1: 11 points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal, 4/8 FG (3/6 3FG), 19 minutes

Game 2: Five points, one assist, one steal, 2/3 FG (1/2 3FG), 17 minutes

Game 3: Five points, one rebound, 2/3 FG (1/2 3FG), 20 minutes

Game 4: Six points, 2/4 FG (2/3 3FG), 20 minutes

Game 5: 11 points, three assists, one steal, 3/8 FG (3/6 3FG), 29 minutes

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Schuyler Callihan
SCHUYLER CALLIHAN

Schuyler Callihan is the publisher of West Virginia On SI and has been a trusted source covering the Mountaineers since 2016. He is the host of Between The Eers, The Walk Thru Game Day Show, and In the Gun Podcast. The Wheeling, WV native moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2020 to cover the Charlotte Hornets and Carolina Panthers.

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