The Indiana Pacers are one win away from returning to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. Their 130-121 win over the New York Knicks in the fourth game of the Eastern Conference Finals was a decisive step forward.
Tyrese Haliburton was the star of the show, posting a monumental triple-double: 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists without committing a single turnover. The Pacers’ defensive intensity was also key, forcing the Knicks into 17 turnovers.
The game started with a bang, the Pacers building a solid first quarter thanks to Haliburton and Pascal Siakam’s aggressive offense. Haliburton scored 15 points, Siakam added 11. Three-pointers from the top of the key and the right side of the court gave the Knicks’ defense fits.
In the second quarter, the Pacers quickly built a double-digit lead, fueled by fast-break points. But the Knicks fought back, dominating the offensive boards and slowing the pace. Tom Thibodeau went deep into his bench, bringing in Delon Wright and Landry Shamet, which gave the team new life.
The Knicks even took the lead at one point, but the Pacers responded with their trademark energy and defensive intensity. They forced turnovers, stole passes, and recovered loose balls.
In the final period, the Knicks tried to mount a comeback, but Siakam was unstoppable, converting shots with ease. The Pacers’ lead grew to 15 points, and the Knicks ran out of gas. With three minutes left, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart tried to launch a new offense, but the Pacers clamped down, forcing crucial errors.
Haliburton stayed calm and in control, leading his team to the finish line. His triple-double was a testament to his quality performance. Obi Toppin and Siakam kept the scoring steady in the final minutes, and the Pacers held on for the win, 130-121.
The Pacers are now one win away from the NBA Finals, and their fans are ecstatic. As the team walked off the court, they could be heard chanting “One more!” The Pacers are on the brink of something special, and they’re not done yet.