🔥 The Indiana Pacers came out swinging on Friday night, defeating the New York Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. With this win, they've tied the series at 3-3, setting the stage for an epic Game 7 showdown! 🏀
There's a clear pattern emerging in this Eastern semifinals clash: the home team takes the win, and whoever dominates the boards reigns supreme. The Pacers crushed it on the glass, out-rebounding the Knicks 47-35, including a 14-13 edge on the offensive boards. Talk about owning the paint! 💪
But let's not oversimplify things. The Pacers had more than just home-court advantage. Coach Rick Carlisle pulled out all the stops, urging his squad to relentlessly attack the rim. And guess what? It worked like a charm! With the Knicks missing key defenders Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby, their paint protection was more like a revolving door than a fortress. 🏰➡️🚪
As we gear up for Game 7, the big question is: Are the Knicks running out of steam? Can they bounce back and break the home-team win streak? One thing's for sure—this series is giving us all the thrills we signed up for! 🙌
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NBA highlights on May 17: Are New York Knicks running out of energy?
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