Pacers defeat Knicks and advance to the NBA Finals
On a night filled with excitement and dominance, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks with a score of 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, securing their place in the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers’ attack with 31 points, while Tyrese Haliburton shone with 21 points and 13 assists. Obi Toppin, playing against his former team, contributed 18 points and six rebounds. The Pacers’ constant pressure on the ball forced the Knicks to commit 17 turnovers, which was crucial to the development of the game.Siakam was named MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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For the Knicks, OG Anunoby was the top scorer with 24 points, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns with 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson with 19 points.
The game, marked by its physical intensity, saw the Pacers take the lead in the third quarter with a 9-0 run, fueled by three-pointers from Thomas Bryant and Andrew Nembhard. Although the Knicks tried to respond, the Pacers maintained control of the game.
The victory secured a Finals berth for the Pacers, who will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 on Thursday night.
The Knicks, who haven’t reached the Finals since 1999, failed to extend the series.
