Knicks vs. Pacers final score, results: Indiana pulls away in second half to force Game 7 of 2024 NBA Playoffs

The Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Knicks and Pacers is heading into Game 7.

Indiana made a resounding statement in Game 6, using a big third quarter to pull away from New York. The result was a 116-103 victory for the Pacers, led by 25 points from Pascal Siakam. Tyrese Haliburton finished with 15 points and nine assists.

It was a strange performance from the Knicks, who saw Donte DiVincenzo and Miles McBride get hot starts while Jalen Brunson struggled in the first half. Brunson found his rhythm in the second half but his 31 points weren’t enough.

The Sporting News followed updates throughout Indiana’s crucial Game 6 win.

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Knicks vs. Pacers score

Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 Final Score, 2024 NBA Playoffs Game 6 Results

(All times Eastern)

Final: Pacers 116, Knicks 103

10:58 p.m.: Get ready for game 7.

A little over three minutes remain and the starters are eliminated while the Pacers lead by 18 points. The series returns to Madison Square Garden for Game 7 on Sunday.

Pacers 113, Knicks 95

10:48 p.m.: Josh Hart’s night is over.

The Knicks have ruled out their rebounding ace due to abdominal pain. His status for Game 7 will certainly be one to watch.

Josh Hart (abdominal pain) is out for the remainder of the game.

-NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) May 18, 2024

10:43 p.m.: He has officially moved away from the Knicks.

Josh Hart was once again knocked out of the game with his apparent abdominal injury and a 3-point basket by Andrew Nembhard gave Indiana a 20-point lead.

There is a timeout on the field and Tom Thibodeau could wave the white flag with less than nine minutes remaining.

Pacers 99, Knicks 79

End of third quarter: Pacers 88, Knicks 75

10:31 p.m.: The Pacers are starting to pull away.

After a quick lapse to open the quarter, the Pacers outscored the Knicks 27-19 to take a 13-point lead into the fourth quarter. Indiana is 12 minutes away from forcing a Game 7.

Pascal Siakam has a game-high 21 points, while Tyrese Haliburton has 15 points and eight assists.

Jalen Brunson has found his rhythm but it may be too late. After a difficult first half, he had 19 points in this one, including 14 in the third quarter.

10:05 p.m.: Two minutes, two timeouts.

The Pacers respond with a 6-0 sprint and the Knicks fall by 11 points. Time out on the ground.

Pacers 67, Knicks 56

10:00 p.m.: After Jalen Brunson opened the half with a technical free throw, the Knicks scored two quick buckets to cut the deficit in half.

Rick Carlisle called a timeout 38 seconds into the second half.

Pacers 61, Knicks 56.

Halftime: Pacers 61, Knicks 51

9:42 p.m.: The Pacers close the half on a 17-5 run to take a 10-point lead heading into halftime.

The story of the first half was the struggles of Jalen Brunson, who, after making his first two field goals, missed 11 in a row. Brunson has five points on 2-of-13 shooting and has missed three of his four free throw attempts.

Donte DiVincenzo and Miles McBride each scored 15 points to lead New York.

The Pacers enter the half shooting 56.5 percent from the field. Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana with 15 points while Myles Turner made a statement with 11 points, four of which came on big dunks.

Tyrese Haliburton had eight points and six assists.

9:35 p.m.: After an emphatic dunk from Myles Turner, it was a 13-2 run for the Pacers, who had a nine-point lead with less than two minutes remaining in the half.

This is a crucial spot for the Knicks, who can’t afford to let the game get away from them.

Pacers 57, Knicks 48

9:28 p.m.: We have a high-scoring business on our hands and the Pacers are strong on the offensive end.

Knicks leader Tom Thibodeau isn’t too happy and called another timeout.

Indiana leads by two and shoots 22 of 39 (56.4%) from the field. Despite his mistakes, Pascal Siakam posted a team record with 13 points and five rebounds in 12 minutes of action.

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– Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 18, 2024

Miles McBride leads New York with 15 points, which, given the lack of production from the Knicks’ other key players, could be intentional.

9:20 p.m.: The Pacers responded to open the second quarter.

Another scoring dunk from Obi Toppin gave Indiana the lead again with just over two minutes into the game. New York called a timeout.

Toppin came off the bench to score seven points in seven minutes.

Pacers 35, Knicks 33

End of first quarter: Knicks 30, Pacers 29

9:10 p.m.: After two blowouts, these two teams traded to open Game 6.

Led by 11 points from Miles McBride and 10 points from Donte DiVincenzo, New York is up one point after one. Jalen Brunson has just five points on 2-of-7 shooting while Josh Hart is scoreless after suffering abdominal discomfort.

Pascal Siakam’s seven points lead the Pacers but he also committed two quick fouls. His faulty situation will need to be monitored throughout the match. Indiana’s bench advanced with 11 points early on.

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– Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 18, 2024

One down, three to go.

8:58 p.m.: It’s now the Miles McBride show at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The third-year guard from New York is a perfect 3 of 3 from deep and has a game-high 11 points. The Knicks now have a four-point lead with four minutes left in the first quarter.

Knicks 22, Pacers 18

8:50 p.m.: Andrew Nembhard sets the tone for Indiana from the start.

Nembhard scored six points in five minutes of action and the Pacers quickly took a two-point lead. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson has four points at the start of the match. There are 6:58 left in the first frame.

Pacers 11, Knicks 9

Pre-match

8:30 p.m.: The Knicks are sticking with the starting lineup of Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart and Isaiah Hartenstein.

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– NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 18, 2024

8 p.m.: Starters for the Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner.

tonight it’s five o’clock. pic.twitter.com/ykQ4VsQaA8

– Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 18, 2024

7:25 p.m.: Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton had a rough outing in Game 5. He works the booth before Game 6 to help his team extend the season.

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–ESPN (@espn) May 17, 2024

6:30 p.m.: No real surprises tonight injury report: New York will once again be without OG Anunoby, Bojan Bogdanovic, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson.

Indiana will be without second-year guard Bennedict Mathurin.

Knicks vs. Pacers start time

• Date: Friday, May 17
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET

Knicks vs Pacers will give information 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 17. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana.

How to watch the Knicks vs. Pacers

• TV channel: ABC | ESPN | TNT
• Direct: Sling

The playoff games between the Knicks and Pacers will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and TNT in the United States and on TSN in Canada. US viewers can also stream games on Sling.

Sling is the home of sports fans as it offers a wide range of channels. You can still cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.

Knicks vs. Pacers odds for Game 6

Here are the latest Knicks-Pacers odds for Game 6courtesy of BetMGM, a licensed NBA gaming operator.

The Knicks are favored by 5.5 points and are -225 against the moneyline. A moneyline of -225 means a $100 bet would pay out $144.44.

Check out BetMGM to see the latest NBA Playoff Odds for each series, including updates chances of winning the NBA finals,

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