The Indiana Pacers took care of business in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals, defeating the New York Knicks 125–108 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win, Indiana secures its first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. The last appearance coming in 2000, when franchise legend, Reggie Miller, led the team against a dominant Los Angeles Lakers squad featuring Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
This year’s Pacers team has caught fire at just the right time, emerging as the hottest squad in the Eastern Conference throughout the postseason. Hardly anyone would have predicted them to be in this position at the start of the regular season. They took out their division rival, the Milwaukee Bucks, in the first round in five games. After that, the Pacers shocked the Cleveland Cavaliers. A team who finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference (64-18). The Pacers defeated them in five games.
