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

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

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

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.

Deuce McBride puts the Knicks up by 8 😤

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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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