The Indiana Pacers secured a spot in the NBA Finals on Saturday night with an exciting Game 6 win over the New York Knicks, clinching the Eastern Conference title on their home floor. After the 125-108 victory, players, coaches, and families gathered at center court to watch as Ernie Johnson and Reggie Miller announced the series MVP.
Many expected Tyrese Haliburton's name to be announced as the MVP. The star point guard is the engine of the Pacers' breakneck offense and put on more than his fair share of highlight-reel plays in the six-game series. But ultimately the Larry Bird MVP trophy was given to Pascal Siakam, who came up big for Indiana when the team needed a bucket and played great defense all series long.
