Knicks demolished in second half as season ends with Game 6 dud

Knicks demolished in second half as season ends with Game 6 dud

The Knicks kept their season alive once with a win in an elimination game.

But they couldn’t replicate the magic again Saturday in Game 6 — and this time, it wasn’t particularly close once the final minutes of the fourth quarter arrived.

Jalen Brunson fights for positioning during Game 6 between the Knicks and Pacers on May 31. Charles Wenzelberg
Aaron Nesmith dunks the ball during Game 6 between the Knicks and Pacers on May 31. Charles Wenzelberg

The Pacers won, 125-108, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to secure a date with the Thunder in the NBA Finals, and the Knicks are now forced to enter an offseason where questions, again, will revolve around a playoff run that fell short.

Tyrese Haliburton drives to the basket during Game 6 on May 31. Charles Wenzelberg

They only trailed by four at halftime, but the Knicks were outscored by 11 during the third quarter and Indiana built the lead from there in the fourth quarter with New York never really threatening as Tyrese Haliburton (21 points) took over the game.

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