Game 7 Victory Ends Knicks Season

Pacers Eliminate Knicks, Set NBA Playoffs Record

Game 7 Victory Ends Knicks Season

5 Takeaways from Decisive Game

The Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks with a 130-109 victory in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Sunday night. The Pacers set an NBA playoffs record with their 15th consecutive playoff victory, dating back to last season.

Here are five takeaways from the Pacers' decisive Game 7 victory:

1. The Pacers' defense was dominant. The Knicks shot just 38.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. The Pacers also forced 17 turnovers.
2. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers in scoring with 29 points. Haliburton also had 8 rebounds and 8 assists.
3. Jalen Brunson scored 43 points for the Knicks. Brunson was the only Knicks player to score more than 20 points.
4. The Pacers' bench outplayed the Knicks' bench. The Pacers' bench scored 41 points, while the Knicks' bench scored just 22 points.
5. The Pacers are now one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers will face the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night.