Pacers Eliminate Knicks 125-108 in Eastern Conference Finals

The New York Knicks' season ended with a 125-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, falling short of reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Despite strong performances from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, the Knicks struggled with turnovers and could not contain Indiana's efficient offense, led by Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers shot over 51% from three-point range and converted turnovers into 34 points, with Haliburton delivering a historic performance in the series. The Knicks had forced a Game 6 by winning Game 5 decisively at Madison Square Garden, inspired by Towns overcoming a knee injury and a more aggressive offense under coach Tom Thibodeau. However, Indiana's third-quarter surge in Game 6, marked by two 9-0 runs and a dominant fastbreak offense, put the game out of reach. The series capped the Knicks' best postseason run in 25 years, but the Pacers advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.