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Pacers race past Knicks to reach first NBA Finals in 25 years

INDIANAPOLIS -- Pascal Siakam scored 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Saturday night to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history.

Obi Toppin added 18 points and six rebounds against his former team as the gold-clad crowd gave the starters a roaring ovation when they departed with 47.2 seconds left.

Siakam was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP for his performance in the series, narrowly beating out Haliburton in the voting.