Overview

• The Pacers clinched the Eastern Conference title with a 125-108 victory over the Knicks in Game 6, reaching the Finals for the first time since 2000.
• The Thunder secured the Western crown by defeating the Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 to close out the series 4-1.
• Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 34 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds in the clinching contest to claim Western Conference Finals MVP.
• Indiana’s run was powered by Pascal Siakam’s 31 points and Tyrese Haliburton’s 21 points and 13 assists under coach Rick Carlisle.
• Game 1 of the best-of-seven NBA Finals opens in Oklahoma City on June 5, offering Hartenstein a chance to match Dirk Nowitzki’s German title achievement.