Pacers Force Game 7 with Dominant Win over Knicks
Pacers Send Series Back to MSG with Convincing Victory
Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks Headed to Decisive Game 7
The Indiana Pacers have forced a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the New York Knicks after a dominant 100-85 victory in Game 6 on Friday night.
The Pacers, who trailed 3-2 heading into the game, played with a renewed sense of urgency and controlled the tempo from start to finish. They held the Knicks to just 39% shooting from the field and forced 15 turnovers.
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Myles Turner added 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis chipped in with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Knicks were led by Julius Randle's 25 points, but he was not able to provide enough support for his team. RJ Barrett and Jalen Brunson combined for just 28 points on 11-of-34 shooting.
The series now shifts back to Madison Square Garden for Game 7 on Sunday night. The home team has won every game of the series so far, and the Pacers will need to break that streak in order to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Pacers will be confident heading into Game 7 after their dominant performance in Game 6. They have shown that they can compete with the Knicks, and they will be looking to finish the job on Sunday night.
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