The Indiana Pacers made history with a stunning 130-109 victory against the New York Knicks in Game 7 of their second-round NBA playoff series. The Pacers shot 67.1% from the floor, the best field-goal percentage in NBA playoff history. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 26 points, while Donte DiVincenzo scored 39 points for the Knicks. The Pacers will now face the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, marking the Knicks’ continued absence from the conference finals since 2000. Despite numerous injuries, the Knicks put up a fight against the Pacers, with Game 7 coming down to incredible shooting by Indiana and the toll of injuries on the Knicks. The Knicks faced multiple setbacks with key players like Julius Randle, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Jalen Brunson either missing games or playing through injuries during the series. Moving forward, the Pacers will need to improve their defense to match up against the Celtics, who have a strong offensive game. Kristaps Porzingis’ injury may provide an opportunity for the Pacers, but they will need to step up defensively to handle Boston’s powerful offense. The Pacers are hoping to carry their shooting momentum into the next series against the Celtics and continue their quest for the NBA championship. The Knicks, despite their playoff exit, showed resilience and determination throughout the series, even in the face of multiple setbacks.
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