The Indiana Pacers triumphed over the New York Knicks with a decisive 125-108 victory, marking their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. Led by Pascal Siakam's 31 points and Tyrese Haliburton’s crucial contributions, including 11 points in the fourth quarter, the Pacers dominated the series 4-2. Coach Rick Carlisle praised his players for their performance and stated, ‘our work has just begun.’ Siakam earned the Larry Bird Trophy as MVP, while the victory highlighted New York's ongoing struggles as they missed their chance to reach the finals for another year.
‘Pascal and Tyrese put us on their backs and made sure we would not lose,’ coach Rick Carlisle told the gold-clad crowd that was on its feet for the waning minutes and the postgame party. ‘But our work has just begun.’
‘I think once you dig into it and you look at it, was it our defense? Or was it our turnovers? I think it was probably a combination of both,’ Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau reflected on his team’s performance.
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