Indiana’s breakthrough season has them on the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Pacers set an NBA Playoff record for field goal percentage, smothering the New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden for a decisive 130-109 Game 7 win Monday (PHL).
Indiana shot 67.1 percent from the field, reaching round 3 of the East Playoffs for the first time since 2014.
HEADING TO THE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MP4WU3zEey
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 19, 2024
The Pacers scored 70 points in the first half, setting the tone for what was a historic shooting performance.
Three players scored at least 20 for Indiana, led by 26 points from Tyerese Haliburton. Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard added 20 each.
Aaron Nesmith shot a perfect 8/8 for 19 points, while Myles Turner pitched in 17 points and four blocks.
Tyrese Haliburton put on a show in Game 7 👀
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 19, 2024
26 PTS | 6 3PM | 6 AST | 4 REB pic.twitter.com/LLz2w3AWmB
In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers will battle the no. 1 Boston Celtics, who breezed through the first two rounds against the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Donte DiVincenzo carried the fight for the Knicks, going for 39 points spiked by nine triples.
However, injuries derailed New York’s march to what would have been a first East Finals since 2000.
Star guard Jalen Brunson made his exit in the second half with a hand injury after scoring 17 points. OG Anunoby returned to the lineup but only played over four minutes in Game 7.
