Pacers Win Game 7, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals
Pacers Overcome Knicks in Physical Game 7 Battle
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 7 of their second-round NBA playoff series on Monday night.
The Pacers, who trailed 3-2 in the series, won the final two games to eliminate the Knicks and advance to the next round.
Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon added 20 points and seven assists. Caris LeVert chipped in with 19 points, and Myles Turner had 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The Knicks were led by RJ Barrett, who had 25 points. Julius Randle added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson had 18 points.
The Pacers took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Knicks 35-21. The Pacers led by 15 points entering the fourth quarter and never looked back.
The Pacers will face the winner of the Miami Heat-Philadelphia 76ers series in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled for Wednesday night in Miami.
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