Pacers Reach NBA Finals, Defeat Knicks in Eastern Conference

The Indiana Pacers have advanced to the NBA Finals for only the second time in franchise history after defeating the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Star guard Tyrese Haliburton played a pivotal role throughout the series, delivering impressive stats including a triple-double in Game 4 and strong performances in Game 6, where he scored 21 points and had 13 assists. Despite Pascal Siakam winning the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, Haliburton's contributions were widely recognized, and he celebrated the victory by posting a video trolling Knicks fans on social media, highlighting their premature celebrations and disruptive behavior. The Pacers’ decisive Game 6 win was aided by an unexpected surge from backup Thomas Bryant, helping seal a 125–108 victory. Indiana will now face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, starting Thursday, a challenging matchup against the league's best regular season team. Haliburton’s confident social media activity underscores the Pacers’ momentum and readiness as they prepare for their championship quest.