The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers won the series 4-2 and advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.
Pascal Siakam led seven Pacers in double figures with 31 points on 10-for-18, including 3-for-5 from 3-point range. Tyrese Haliburton finished with 21 points and 13 assists on 9-for-17. Obi Toppin had 18 points and six rebounds on 7-for-11, including 2-for-4 on 3-pointers off the bench.
Andrew Nembhard contributed 14 points, eight assists and six steals. Myles Turner scored 11 on 4-for-6 (2-for-3 from the 3-point line), while Thomas Bryant 11 points on 3-for-5 (3-for-4 from downtown). Aaron Nesmith added 10 points on 4-for-8.

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 24 points and five rebounds on 10-for-18. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 22 points and 14 rebounds on 8-for-19. Jalen Brunson had 19 points and seven assists on 8-for-18.
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Mikal Bridges added 15 points and four assists on 6-for-8, while Landry Shamet contributed 12 points on 4-for-7 from beyond the arc.
New York is now eliminated from the playoffs. Indiana will face the Western Conference champion OKC Thunder. Game 1 of the NBA Finals is on Thursday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers player stats and box score
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New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers game summary
The Indiana Pacers had a 25-24 lead over the New York Knicks at the end of the first quarter. Indiana outscored New York 33-30 in the second period to take a 58-54 lead into the halftime break.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 16 points on 5-for-8, including 2-for-2 from 3-point range. Tyrese Haliburton added eight points and six assists. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 14 points on 6-for-9. Mikal Bridges added 11 points on 4-for-5, while Jalen Brunson had 10 points and four assists.
The Pacers used a 34-23 third quarter to increase their lead to 15 (92-77) heading into the final period.
Indiana held on to the lead in the fourth, and with about two minutes left and behind by 21 (120-99), Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau pulled out his starters. The Pacers moved on to the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history.
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