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3 days ago
- Sport
Indiana looks to clinch conference finals in game 6
New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -4; over/under is 219.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Pacers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers look to clinch the Eastern Conference finals over the New York Knicks in game six. The Knicks defeated the Pacers 111-94 in the last meeting on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points, and Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 23. The Pacers are 29-22 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 51.0 points per game in the paint led by Pascal Siakam averaging 10.5. The Knicks have gone 34-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York has a 7-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Pacers are shooting 48.8% from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Knicks allow to opponents. The Knicks average 115.8 points per game, 0.7 more than the 115.1 the Pacers give up. TOP PERFORMERS: Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists for the Pacers. Siakam is averaging 20.7 points over the last 10 games. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 29.3 points and 6.5 assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 7-3, averaging 116.4 points, 39.0 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.3 points per game. Knicks: 5-5, averaging 110.8 points, 43.7 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.2 points. INJURIES: Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf), Tony Bradley: day to day (hip).


Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Indiana looks to clinch conference finals in game 6
Associated Press New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -4; over/under is 219.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Pacers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers look to clinch the Eastern Conference finals over the New York Knicks in game six. The Knicks defeated the Pacers 111-94 in the last meeting on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points, and Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 23. The Pacers are 29-22 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 51.0 points per game in the paint led by Pascal Siakam averaging 10.5. The Knicks have gone 34-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York has a 7-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Pacers are shooting 48.8% from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Knicks allow to opponents. The Knicks average 115.8 points per game, 0.7 more than the 115.1 the Pacers give up. TOP PERFORMERS: Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists for the Pacers. Siakam is averaging 20.7 points over the last 10 games. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 29.3 points and 6.5 assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 7-3, averaging 116.4 points, 39.0 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.3 points per game. Knicks: 5-5, averaging 110.8 points, 43.7 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.2 points. INJURIES: Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf), Tony Bradley: day to day (hip). Knicks: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended


Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Indiana looks to clinch conference finals in game 6
New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -4; over/under is 219.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Pacers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers look to clinch the Eastern Conference finals over the New York Knicks in game six. The Knicks defeated the Pacers 111-94 in the last meeting on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points, and Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 23. The Pacers are 29-22 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 51.0 points per game in the paint led by Pascal Siakam averaging 10.5. The Knicks have gone 34-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York has a 7-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Pacers are shooting 48.8% from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Knicks allow to opponents. The Knicks average 115.8 points per game, 0.7 more than the 115.1 the Pacers give up. TOP PERFORMERS: Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists for the Pacers. Siakam is averaging 20.7 points over the last 10 games. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 29.3 points and 6.5 assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 7-3, averaging 116.4 points, 39.0 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.3 points per game. Knicks: 5-5, averaging 110.8 points, 43.7 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.2 points. INJURIES: Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf), Tony Bradley: day to day (hip). Knicks: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Haliburton and the Pacers try to clinch conference finals against New York
Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -5; over/under is 222.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Pacers lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers look to clinch the series over the New York Knicks in game five of the Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 130-121 in the last meeting on Wednesday. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 32 points, and Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31. The Knicks have gone 34-18 against Eastern Conference teams. New York scores 115.8 points and has outscored opponents by 4.1 points per game. The Pacers are 29-22 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana has a 22-15 record against opponents over .500. The Knicks are shooting 48.6% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Pacers allow to opponents. The Pacers are shooting 48.8% from the field, 1.4% higher than the 47.4% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is scoring 24.4 points per game with 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 29.0 points and 3.1 rebounds while shooting 46.2% over the last 10 games. Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists for the Pacers. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 5-5, averaging 110.5 points, 44.1 rebounds, 19.3 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.3 points per game. Pacers: 8-2, averaging 118.9 points, 39.5 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.0 points. INJURIES: Knicks: None listed. Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.


Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Haliburton and the Pacers try to clinch conference finals against New York
Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -5; over/under is 222.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Pacers lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers look to clinch the series over the New York Knicks in game five of the Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 130-121 in the last meeting on Wednesday. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 32 points, and Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31. The Knicks have gone 34-18 against Eastern Conference teams. New York scores 115.8 points and has outscored opponents by 4.1 points per game. The Pacers are 29-22 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana has a 22-15 record against opponents over .500. The Knicks are shooting 48.6% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Pacers allow to opponents. The Pacers are shooting 48.8% from the field, 1.4% higher than the 47.4% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is scoring 24.4 points per game with 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 29.0 points and 3.1 rebounds while shooting 46.2% over the last 10 games. Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 assists for the Pacers. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 5-5, averaging 110.5 points, 44.1 rebounds, 19.3 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.3 points per game. Pacers: 8-2, averaging 118.9 points, 39.5 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.0 points. INJURIES: Knicks: None listed. Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.