Keypoints Summary: Knicks are out!

• Knicks fall to Pacers 125-108 in Game 6 of Eastern Conference Finals
• Indiana advances to NBA Finals for second time in franchise history
• Knicks still haven’t reached Finals since 1999
• Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton dominate in front of star-studded crowd
• Knicks’ 17 turnovers and defensive lapses prove costly
• Brunson, Towns, and Anunoby lead Knicks in scoring, but it wasn’t enough

Another Heartbreak for the Knicks

For long-suffering Knicks fans, Saturday night was a punch in the gut. Once again, we watched the dream die. The Indiana Pacers outplayed, outhustled, and outshot New York to steal Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals 125-108, booking their spot in the NBA Finals.

This wasn’t just another loss. It was another collapse. Another chapter in a decades-long story of almosts, could-have-beens, and heartbreak.

The Game That Slipped Away

Pascal Siakam lit up Madison Square Garden’s hopes with 31 points, while Tyrese Haliburton danced through our defense, finishing with 21 points and 13 assists. The Pacers, wearing gold and glowing with confidence, broke the Knicks down possession by possession, ultimately silencing New York’s championship dreams.

It was supposed to be our comeback. Down 3-1 in the series, the Knicks showed life. But Game 6 showed the limits of grit. Indiana’s suffocating pressure forced 17 turnovers, and when the Knicks tried to punch back, the Pacers hit harder.

What Went Wrong?

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 24 points. Karl-Anthony Towns gave his all, recording 22 points and 14 rebounds. Jalen Brunson added 19, but it felt like everyone was running on fumes.

The game was bruising from the jump. Towns limped. Haliburton hit the floor. The energy was there. But the execution? Missing.

And the third quarter? That’s where it all crumbled. The Pacers opened with a 9-0 run featuring three back-breaking three-pointers that blew the roof off Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Celebrities in the crowd cheered as Knicks fans felt their hearts sink. Even a mini-run from the Knicks couldn’t stop the bleeding. Indiana responded every time.

Celebrities Watched. Knicks Struggled.

Anthony Richardson. Caitlin Clark. Timothee Chalamet. Kylie Jenner. They were all there. Watching. And while the Pacers rose to the occasion, the Knicks stumbled.

Coach Tom Thibodeau will surely be questioned. Why couldn’t the Knicks keep composure? Why did the offense turn cold? Where was the bench impact?

The Pacers’ Moment, The Knicks’ Misery

This is Indiana’s second trip to the NBA Finals. For New York? It’s another year of waiting. Another year without a title. Another year since 1973.

Reggie Miller, calling the game from the TNT booth, surely enjoyed watching his Pacers knock the Knicks out yet again. Knicks fans watching at home could only grimace.

Hope Crushed, But Not Dead

There were signs of life this season. The Knicks fought hard, made it deep, and gave us a reason to believe. But belief isn’t a banner.

And now, with Game 6 behind us, the question every Knicks fan is asking…

“When will it finally be our turn?”

Until then, we wait. And hurt. And hope.

Up Next for Indiana

The Pacers will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. Game 1 tips off Thursday in Oklahoma City. For them, a chance at glory. For us? A long, painful offseason.