The Indiana Pacers officially advanced to the 2025 NBA Finals on Saturday with a 125-108 win over the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers with 31 points and five boards while Tyrese Haliburton put up 21 points, 13 assists and six rebounds.
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The matchup was a gritty and competitive battle until the third quarter, when the Pacers’ speedy offense went to work and created a double-digit lead that Indiana maintained for the rest of the game.
The Pacers shot over 50% from the field as well as 50% from outside, while New York made just 28% of their three-point attempts.
As the Pacers officially secured the win and advanced to the NBA Finals, the NBA world was impressed by the performance and excited for the Finals matchup.
They said Haliburton was overrated… but here we are… in the Finals.
— JJ (@Bengals_Freak) June 1, 2025
PACERS WINNING IT ALL
— Curry Flurry ???? (@babyfacedubs) June 1, 2025
Siakam is such a great playoff guy
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) June 1, 2025
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Siakam was the key the last few wins…..the man has a title, has experience and is playing out of his skin….
Interested to see how the OKC defence handles him.
— MCK1972 (@Mattkowals38746) June 1, 2025
Nembhard could have gone 0-12 and he’d be my favorite player tonight.
— Russillo (@ryenarussillo) June 1, 2025
Four. More. ????????????
— Hess (@Eric_Hess21) June 1, 2025
Thunder VS Pacers Finals will be one of the most epic home-court advantage series of all time
— Hamz Talks Hoops (@hamztalkshoops_) June 1, 2025
The Pacers will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals, with Game 1 set for Thursday.
James Parker is an NBA writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
