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The Indiana Pacers are headed to the NBA Finals.
Indiana defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The win marks Indiana's first appearance in the NBA Finals in 25 years, a repeat of the 2000 series where they also defeated the Knicks in six games.
Indiana had seven players score in double figures, headlined by Pascal Siakam's 31 points and Tyrese Haliburton's 21 points and 13 assists.
Siakam's performance made him the first player in Pacers franchise history with over 30 points, five rebounds and three blocks in a series-clinching game.
Indiana attacked New York in their weaknesses during Game 6: taking care of the basketball and transition defense. The Pacers outscored the Knicks 41-10 in transition and 34-13 in points off turnovers, according to ESPN Research.
As for New York, they had five players score in double figures, led by OG Anunoby's 24 points.
With the Pacers being crowned Eastern Conference champs, they will face NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Finals beginning on Thursday (8:30 p.m., ABC).
Here are the best moments and highlights from Indiana's Game 6 win.