Pacers force Game 7 against Knicks in Eastern Conference semifinals

The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to tie the series at 3-3. The final and deciding Game 7 will be played at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Pacers outrebounded the Knicks 44-37 and even had more offensive rebounds, which helped them win after struggling in Game 5. Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard each scored 15 points, contributing to the Pacers' victory and maintaining their perfect home record in the postseason. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points, but the team was missing key players due to injuries. Despite the Knicks' efforts, the Pacers took the lead in the first half and maintained it throughout the game. The Pacers' strong performance on both ends of the court secured their win and forced a Game 7. The Pacers' victory was a team effort, with Pascal Siakam scoring 25 points and Myles Turner adding 17 points. The Pacers dominated the boards, outrebounding the Knicks 47-35. The Knicks faced challenges due to injuries, missing key players like OG Anunoby and Julius Randle. The Pacers' strong rebounding and balanced scoring led them to victory over the Knicks in Game 6, setting the stage for an exciting Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.