IND 97 vs NYK 95

Pacers Beat Knicks in Game 7

Series ends in thrilling fashion

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 97-95 in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Sunday night. The Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they will face the Miami Heat.

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. The Pacers took a 10-point lead in the third quarter, but the Knicks came back to tie the game in the fourth quarter. The Pacers then went on a 6-0 run to take a 97-91 lead with just over two minutes remaining. The Knicks had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but John Starks' three-point attempt bounced off the rim.

Reggie Miller led the Pacers with 25 points, while Mark Jackson added 22 points and 10 assists. Patrick Ewing led the Knicks with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Starks added 21 points.

The Pacers will open the Eastern Conference Finals at home on Tuesday night.