Indiana Pacers Vs Knicks Last Game

Pacers Force Decisive Game 7 with Win Over Knicks in Game 6

Pacers Stage Dominant First Half, Stymie Knicks' Comeback

June 19, 2024

The Indiana Pacers kept their NBA playoff hopes alive with a decisive 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Sunday night. Led by Pascal Siakam's 25 points, the Pacers rode a sensational first-half performance to force a decisive Game 7 in New York.

The Pacers exploded out of the gates, taking a 22-point lead in the first quarter. They maintained their dominance in the second quarter, extending their lead to 30 points heading into halftime. Tyrese Haliburton chipped in with 19 points in the first half alone.

The Knicks rallied in the third quarter, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the Pacers' massive lead. Despite a valiant effort from RJ Barrett, who scored 27 points, the Pacers' defense held strong and prevented the Knicks from completing the comeback.

With the victory, the Pacers tie the series at 3-3 and force a Game 7 in New York. The Knicks, who have lost three consecutive games in the series, will need to find a way to overcome the Pacers' momentum at home if they want to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Game 7 Highlights:

* Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 26 points, shooting 50% from the field. * Pascal Siakam contributed 25 points and 11 rebounds. * The Pacers shot 53% from the field, compared to the Knicks' 38%. * The Knicks' lack of rebounding proved costly, as the Pacers outrebounded them 55-41. * The home teams in Game 7s have a strong historical advantage, with a record of 112-38.