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Indiana Pacers to Face Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025 NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will compete for the NBA Championship, marking the Pacers' first Finals appearance since 2000.


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The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. Led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, the Pacers overcame a challenging playoff path, including a significant upset over the Cleveland Cavaliers. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who had the best regular season record at 68-14. The Finals begin on June 5, 2025, with both teams seeking their first championship title.

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The articles celebrate the Indiana Pacers' historic victory, emphasizing their strong performance and resilience in reaching the NBA Finals.

The Knicks' season ends with mixed reactions, highlighting both progress and the need for critical evaluation of their performance.

Overall, the tone is positive for the Pacers, while the Knicks face a more complex and divided fan response.

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Pacers knock out Knicks to reach NBA Finals
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·13d·
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"…The Indiana Pacers, fuelled by 31 points from Pascal Siakam and a 21-point double-double from Tyrese Haliburton, beat the New York Knicks 125-108 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000."

Indiana Pacers eliminate New York Knicks to advance to first NBA Finals in 25 years
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"…The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 to win the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals in six games and advance to the franchise’s first NBA Finals since 2000."

Pacers defeat Knicks in 6 games, advance to NBA Finals to face Thunder
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"…The Pacers advanced to the NBA Finals on Saturday, defeating the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of their conference finals matchup."

Pascal Siakam named Eastern Conference finals MVP after Pacers down Knicks in Game 6
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"…Siakam was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the Pacers downed the New York Knicks, 125-108, in Indianapolis on Saturday to clinch the series 4-2 and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000."

Small-market Pacers party down in big way with NBA Finals trip
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"…The Pacers are underdogs. But with the Knicks behind them, they’re not just relieved or overjoyed to be there."

Knicks’ season ends with 125-108 loss to Pacers in Game 6 of Eastern Conference Finals
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"…The loss brought an unceremonious finish to a season in which the Knicks earned the East’s No. 3 seed and advanced to the conference finals for the first time since 2000."

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