Indiana Pacers Advance to NBA Finals After Game 6 Victory

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Pacers advancing to the NBA Finals.

This past weekend, the New York Knicks were eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. They lost to the Indiana Pacers 125-108, ending their postseason run. Th e Pacers advanced to their first NBA Finals in 25 years (2000), propelled by standout performances from Pascal Siakam, scoring 31 points and earning Eastern Conference Finals MVP honors, and Tyrese Haliburton, who contributed 21 points and 13 assists.

Tyrese Haliburton's viral moment during the Eastern Conference Finals (ECF) stemmed from a mix-up during the MVP announcement. After the Pacers' Game 6 victory over the New York Knicks, Haliburton was seen celebrating enthusiastically, mistakenly believing he had won the ECF MVP award. However, the award was actually given to his teammate, Pascal Siakam, who scored 31 points in the clinching game.

The Pacers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, marking a historic matchup between two teams seeking their first championship.