"So we don't take it for granted at all." The Pacers outscored the Knicks by 74 points in transition throughout the Eastern Conference finals, including by 31 points in Game 6. The moment also ...

One of the front office masterminds of the Indiana Pacers' rise to the 2025 NBA Finals comes from the backyard of central Iowa.

Pacers owner Herb Simon, “a reluctant receiver of attention,” is on a Hall of Fame and NBA Finals roll. Around Indy, “Everyone’s thrilled for Herbie.”

For years, so-called superteams disrupted the NBA's competitive balance and dominated the league to build impenetrable dynasties. From the Golden State Warriors ' extended run as perennial Finals favorites to the Miami Heat's Big 3, franchises invested heavily in veteran superstars and leaned on them to establish a reign over the league.

Pascal Siakam and Indiana Pacers headed to NBA Finals after eliminating the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.

The New York Knicks have relieved Tom Thibodeau of his duties as head coach, moving in a new direction after failing to reach the NBA Finals.