Pacers 125-108 Knicks: Siakam Steers Franchise To NBA Finals

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.

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Updated on: 1 June 2025 1:27 pm

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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.

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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.

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NBA Playoffs: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers

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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.

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NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks

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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.

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NBA Basketball Playoffs: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers

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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.

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NBA Basketball Game: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers

NBA Basketball Game: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

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.

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NBA Basketball Game: Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks

NBA Basketball Game: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/AJ Mast

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.

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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.

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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.