NBA FINALS– New York, May 31, 2025 — History has been rewritten. The Indiana Pacers, a team long buried in the shadows of the Eastern Conference elite, have roared back to life — and into the spotlight — with a commanding 125–108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
After 25 years of heartbreak, rebuilding, and near-misses, the Pacers are heading back to the NBA Finals.
The electric win in Madison Square Garden silenced a roaring crowd and left the Knicks stunned. What began as a tightly contested battle quickly turned into a blue-and-gold coronation as Indiana turned up the heat in the second half — outshooting, outpacing, and outclassing their rivals on one of basketball’s biggest stages.
Pascal Siakam: The Unstoppable Force
At the heart of the victory was Pascal Siakam, the veteran forward who put on a masterclass in dominance. He scored 31 points, rejected three shots, and played like a man possessed. His every move seemed guided by destiny — whether bullying his way to the rim or draining a jumper in transition.
“I didn’t come here to watch,” Siakam said afterward, drenched in Gatorade and glory. “We came here to takewhat’s ours.”
And take it, they did.
Game 6 Score Table – Pacers vs Knicks (May 31, 2025)
| Quarter | 1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | 3rd Qtr | 4th Qtr | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 33 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 125 |
| New York Knicks | 30 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 108 |
Key Player Stats
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | Pacers | 31 | 8 | 2 | ECF MVP, 3 blocks |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers | 21 | 3 | 13 | 11 points in 4th quarter |
| Obi Toppin | Pacers | 18 | 5 | 2 | Big game vs former team |
| OG Anunoby | Knicks | 24 | 6 | 3 | Led Knicks in scoring |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks | 22 | 14 | 2 | Double-double |
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks | 19 | 2 | 7 | Injured late in 4th quarter |
Haliburton’s Genius, Toppin’s Revenge
Tyrese Haliburton, the face of Indiana’s new era, orchestrated the chaos with clinical precision — 21 points, 13 assists, and a fourth-quarter flurry that buried the Knicks’ comeback hopes. Each pass was a dagger; each dribble a statement.
Meanwhile, Obi Toppin — once a Knick, now a Pacers weapon — added 18 points in a poetic twist. Booed by the crowd, he smiled wider with every bucket.
Knicks Collapse Under Pressure
This was supposed to be New York’s fairytale. The Garden was ready. The fans were loud. But the dream turned into a nightmare.
OG Anunoby dropped 24 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns put up a valiant 22-point, 14-rebound effort. But the turnovers piled up (18 in total), the defense vanished, and the Knicks’ composure crumbled when it mattered most.
Jalen Brunson, the engine of their playoff run, finished with 19 points but left the floor early — injured and broken-hearted.
Thunder vs. Pacers: A Battle of the New Era
With this win, the Indiana Pacers march into the 2025 NBA Finals to face the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s a collision of two franchises built on youth, grit, and relentless hunger — and neither has won it all in the modern era.
Game 1 tips off June 5 in Oklahoma City, and it promises to be electric.
From forgotten to fearless. From rebuild to reborn. The Indiana Pacers are no longer waiting for their moment. They’re taking it.
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