Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner holds the trophy as teammates celebrate winning Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis.
Pascal Siakam scored 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Saturday night to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history. Obi Toppin added 18 points and six rebounds against his former team as the gold-clad crowd gave the starters a roaring ovation when they departed with 47.2 seconds left. Indiana will visit Oklahoma City for Game 1 on Thursday night.
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner holds the trophy as teammates celebrate winning Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton reacts after winning Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrates after a teammate made a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates during the second half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the second half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) blocks a shot by New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Indianapolis.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the first half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Indianapolis.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) reach for the ball during the first half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Indianapolis.