Knicks vs Pacers Game 6 live updates: Time, TV, odds for NBA playoffs
Brunson scored a game-high 32 points in Game 5, and Karl-Anthony Towns overcame some foul trouble to produce a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds. The Knicks outscored the Pacers in every quarter on Thursday. Haliburton was limited to just eight points and six assists in 32 minutes of play. Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench and finished with 23 points and nine rebounds.
It all adds up to a crucial Game 6. USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.
The Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Game 6
Time: 8 p.m. ET
8 p.m. ET Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis) TV: TNT, truTV
TNT, truTV Stream: Sling TV, Max
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Where is Game 6 between Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks?
The Indiana Pacers will host the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The Indiana Pacers are favored to beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, May 31):
Spread : Pacers (-3.5)
: Pacers (-3.5) Moneyline : Pacers (-180); Knicks (+145)
: Pacers (-180); Knicks (+145) Over/under: 221.5
The Indiana Pacers are favored to win the NBA Eastern Conference finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, May 31):
Indiana Pacers -375
New York Knicks +275
Jeff Zillgitt: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
Pacers 111, Knicks 106 Scooby Axson: Pacers 117, Knicks 103
Pacers 117, Knicks 103 Cydney Henderson: Pacers 118, Knicks 113
Pacers 118, Knicks 113 James Williams: Pacers 110, Knicks 105
ESPN: Pacers have a 58% chance of winning
According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the Indiana Pacers have a 58% chance of beating the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Bleacher Report: Pacers punch ticket to finals
Andy Bailey writes: "With the Knicks' transition offense limited by fewer Pacer turnovers and Indiana a bit more locked in from three, the Pacers should be able to win at home and end this series. As is often the case when a series hits this point (one team having more than one chance to close things out), Indiana appeared to have let its foot off the gas a bit even before the game started. It's human nature to let your mind drift to the fact that you'll get another shot at home in 48 hours. But that won't happen again. Knowing Game 7 would be in New York will force the Pacers to focus and come out far more aggressively on Saturday. And after that win, Indiana will return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000."
Draft Kings: Indiana Pacers
Julian Edlow writes: I'll take Indy to go wire-to-wire again in Game 6 and advance to the NBA Finals. You can bet them on the double result (lead at halftime and win the game) at even money, and/or lay the -4 on the Pacers at DraftKings Sportsbook."
The Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks at 8 p.m. ET with coverage on TNT, truTV and streaming on Max.
(Pacers lead series 3-2)
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