Pacers Advance, Set to Face Thunder in NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, earning their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years, where they will face the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers and engaged in playful taunts with Knicks superfan Ben Stiller. The Thunder, featuring stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, enter the Finals with Alex Caruso as their only player with prior NBA Finals experience. Knicks players Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson expressed both disappointment and optimism regarding the team's future. Celtics great Paul Pierce added to the rivalry by mocking the Knicks on social media. Both the Pacers and Thunder are seeking their first NBA title since their respective franchise milestones.