Brunsons Heroic Performance Not Enough As Pacers Protect Home Court

NBA Playoffs: Knicks Force Game 7 After Losing Game 6 to Pacers

Brunson's Heroic Performance Not Enough as Pacers Protect Home Court

Pacers Win 116-117, Forcing Decisive Game 7

In a thrilling Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Indiana Pacers held off a valiant effort from the New York Knicks, ultimately emerging victorious with a 116-117 score. Despite a standout performance from Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who scored an impressive 43 points, the Pacers' determination and home-court advantage proved too much to overcome.

Brunson's heroics kept the Knicks in contention throughout the game, leading the charge in several crucial runs. However, the Pacers, led by Pascal Siakam's 25 points, refused to yield, answering every Knicks rally with a surge of their own. Siakam's dominance in the paint, along with timely contributions from his teammates, kept the Pacers in the lead for much of the contest.

The Knicks will now face a do-or-die Game 7 in New York, where they will aim to replicate their Game 1 triumph. The Pacers, on the other hand, will look to ride the momentum of their Game 6 win and close out the series at home. With both teams desperate for a victory, Game 7 promises to be a nail-biting affair that will determine the Eastern Conference finalist.