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The Indiana Pacers are heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years, with hopes of securing the franchise’s first title since joining the league in 1976.
The Pacers won the Eastern Conference championship on Saturday, with a Game 6 win over the New York Knicks, 125-108, before a soldout crowd of more than 17,200–most of whom were decked out in gold.
IBJ was on hand for Saturday’s game, capturing the action on the court and the excitement in the stands and the streets outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse following the win.
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston cheer on the Indiana Pacers against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans celebrate after the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win puts the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans watch the Indiana Pacers play the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The Pacers win puts the team in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon is presented with the NBA Eastern Conference championship trophy after the team's Game 6 win over the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Actor Timothée Chalamet cheers on the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers during Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans celebrate after the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win puts the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans celebrate after the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win puts the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans celebrate after the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win puts the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans watch the Indiana Pacers play the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The Pacers win puts the team in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans watch the Indiana Pacers play the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The Pacers win puts the team in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The win sends the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The Indiana Pacers take on the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. (Mickey Shuey)
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Pacers star Tyrese Haiburton shoots in Game 6 against Knicks. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
(IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans watch the Indiana Pacers play the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025. The Pacers win puts the team in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
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