Indiana Pacers Force Game 7 in NBA Playoffs Despite Knicks' Struggle

Pacers Force Game 7 in NBA Playoffs Despite Knicks' Struggle

The Indiana Pacers have forced a Game 7 against the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Pacers won Game 6 on Friday night by a score of 116-103, led by a 25-point performance from Pascal Siakam. The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson's 31 points, but the Pacers defense held him to just 8-of-22 shooting from the field.

Pacers' Defense Shines in Game 6

• The Pacers held the Knicks to just 103 points on 40.2% shooting from the field.
• The Knicks were just 9-of-30 from three-point range.
• The Pacers forced 14 turnovers.
• Myles Turner blocked four shots.

Siakam Leads Pacers Offense

1. Siakam scored 25 points on 11-of-21 shooting.
2. He also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out five assists.
3. Tyrese Haliburton added 15 points and nine assists.
4. T.J. McConnell had 15 points off the bench.

Anunoby's Health Looms Large in Game 7

The Knicks' biggest X-factor for Game 7 is the health of OG Anunoby. Anunoby has been out since Game 2 with a hamstring injury, but he is reportedly a possibility to return on Sunday. The Knicks went 20-3 in games that Anunoby played this season, so his return would be a major boost for their chances of winning Game 7 and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Pascal Siakam	25	7	5
Tyrese Haliburton	15	4	9
T.J. McConnell	15	3	2