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Pacers Seek to Close Out Knicks in Eastern Conference Finals Game 6

Victory would send the Pacers to their first NBA Finals since 2000.

The Knicks are 4-point road underdogs vs. the Pacers on Saturday night as they look to force a Game 7 at MSG on Monday.
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Overview

  • The Pacers lead the series 3-2 and will host Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with an opportunity to eliminate New York.
  • Point guard Tyrese Haliburton acknowledged his eight-point output in Game 5 fell short and vowed to be more aggressive in the potential clincher.
  • Indiana has declared a “Gold Out” for Saturday’s crowd, distributing gold T-shirts to energize fans for the series-ending push.
  • ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith projects the Knicks have a 30 percent chance to win and has challenged OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges to elevate their defensive impact.
  • New York’s season hinges on strong bench play from Delon Wright and Landry Shamet and on Jalen Brunson improving his performance on the defensive end.