The Indiana Pacers are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years after a 125-108 Game 6 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night. The Pacers steadily grew their lead in the second half and the Knicks were unable to mount one of their trademark late comebacks,

Pascal Siakam was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP after scoring 30+ points in three of the four Pacers' wins.

Caitlin Clark Proves Lucky Charm Again in Pacers' NBA Finals Run originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Pacers are headed to the NBA Finals to square off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in search of the first championship in franchise history.

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks on Saturday to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals, and for his efforts in the series, Pacers forward Pascal Siakam won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP award.

Pacers forward Jarace Walker was on crutches with a right ankle injury following Indiana’s 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night and coach Rick Carlisle said he was uncertain of Walker’s availability for the NBA Finals.

The playoffs used to be the domain of older, savvy vets deep into their 30s, but is contending for a title increasingly becoming a young man’s game?

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was in Indiana the last time the team made the NBA Finals in 2000 -- but as an assistant coach.