Pacers Advance to NBA Finals, Face Thunder Next

The Indiana Pacers earned their first NBA Finals berth since 2000 by defeating the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points and 13 assists, and Obi Toppin scored 18 points off the bench. Indiana's defense forced the Knicks into 17-18 turnovers, which proved pivotal in securing the win. For the Knicks, OG Anunoby scored 24 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson added 19 points, but they could not overcome Indiana's third-quarter surge. Celebrations included praise from fans, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, and basketball legends like Reggie Miller and Magic Johnson. The Pacers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 set for Thursday in Oklahoma City.