Updated NBA Playoff Bracket 2025 Picture, Schedule After Pacers Eliminate Knicks
The 2025 NBA Finals are now set after the Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday night.
After the Pacers took down the Knicks by the final score of 125-108, they advanced to the NBA Finals where the Oklahoma City Thunder await them.
Here's a closer look at Saturday's result as well as the upcoming Finals schedule.
2025 NBA Finals Schedule
Game 1: Thursday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 2: Sunday, June 8, 8 p.m. ET
Game 3: Wednesday, June 11, 8:30 p.m. ET,
Game 4: Friday, June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 5 (if necessary): Monday, June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, June 22, 8 p.m. ET
Indiana Pacers 125, New York Knicks 108
The first half of Saturday's contest was a back-and-forth affair, with Indiana only leading by four points at halftime.
The Pacers extended their advantage with an impressive performance in the third quarter, outscoring New York 34-23.
The Knicks were never able to pull within striking distance, as Indiana led by as many as 21 points in the second half.
Tyrese Haliburton was stellar offensively for the Pacers, finishing with a double-double by scoring 21 points and dishing out 13 assists.
Pascal Siakam handled the scoring load for Indiana, recording a game-high 31 points on 10-of-18 shooting.
The Pacers thrived in transition, scoring 34 points off 18 turnovers committed by the Knicks. They also shot 51.5 percent from three-point territory as a team.
Indiana has now advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history and the first time since 2000.
The Pacers will face a formidable opponent, as the Thunder ended the regular season with the best record in the league at 68-14 and paced the association with a 104.7 defensive rating in the playoffs (via NBA.com).
Indiana and Oklahoma City will begin their clash for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in Game 1 on Thursday.
