Overview
- The Pacers secured a 128-105 win over the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals to clinch their spot in the NBA Finals.
- Haliburton tallied 21 points and 13 assists in Game 6 after an eight-point outing in Game 5, underscoring his pivotal role in Indianapolis’s playoff run.
- Despite his standout performance, Haliburton was passed over for Eastern Conference Finals MVP honors, which were awarded to teammate Pascal Siakam.
- Haliburton’s girlfriend, Jade Jones, posted “Proud is an understatement” on her Instagram Story to rally support following the MVP snub.
- Indiana will face the Thunder in the Finals starting Thursday, marking its first championship series appearance since 2000.