Knicks vs Pacers Game 6 Live: Start Time, Channel, Odds & Key Storylines for Tonight’s Win-or-Go-Home Showdown

H2: Series Shifts to Indianapolis With Pacers Holding 3-2 Edge The New York Knicks prolonged their season with a convincing 111-94 victory in Game 5, but the Indiana Pacers still lead the Eastern Conference finals 3-2 and can clinch a trip to their first NBA Finals since 2000 on Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET on TNT, with a live-stream option through the TNT app and Sling TV. H2: Knicks’ Blueprint: Ride Jalen Brunson, Protect the Ball • Jalen Brunson poured in 32 points on 12-for-18 shooting in Game 5, marking his 10th postseason outing of 30+ points and 5+ assists—joining LeBron James and Michael Jordan in that elite feat. • New York committed just nine turnovers Thursday; anything under double digits Saturday will quiet Indiana’s transition attack. • Injury report: OG Anunoby (hamstring) is day-to-day; Julius Randle remains out for the playoffs. H2: Pacers’ Keys: Reignite Offense, Win the Pace War • Tyrese Haliburton was limited to eight points on 2-for-7 shooting in Game 5. Look for Rick Carlisle to run early drag screens to spring his All-NBA guard free. • Indiana averaged 20.6 fast-break points in its three wins but only 10.5 in its two losses. Expect a renewed emphasis on pushing off defensive rebounds. • Bruce Brown (ankle) and Obi Toppin (knee) are probable; the bench’s energy will be critical if the starters start cold. H2: Betting Odds & Predictions Most sportsbooks opened Game 6 with Indiana as a 4.5-point favorite; the total sits around 214.5. The Pacers are 6-1 at home this postseason, yet New York’s ability to dictate half-court tempo and Brunson’s crunch-time brilliance make the Knicks a popular upset pick in money-line parlays. H2: How to Watch Knicks vs Pacers Game 6 • TV: TNT (national) • Streaming: TNT app, Sling TV, YouTube TV (free trials available) • Radio: ESPN New York 98.7 FM; 107.5 FM The Fan (Indianapolis) H2: What’s at Stake A Pacers win ends the series and books a Finals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A Knicks victory forces a decisive Game 7 at Madison Square Garden on Monday, where New York is 8-1 this postseason. H2: Fast Facts to Know • Knicks are 5-0 this postseason when holding opponents under 105 points. • Indiana ranks first in playoff assists per game (28.9) but coughed up 20 turnovers in Game 5. • Tom Thibodeau-coached teams are 6-2 in elimination games since 2021. H2: Final Word Expect a frantic, high-stakes atmosphere in Indianapolis. If Brunson replicates his maestro performance and the Knicks keep turnovers low, New York can tilt the series back to MSG. But if Haliburton ignites early threes and the Pacers find their transition rhythm, Indiana could be cutting down nets by 10:30 p.m. Saturday.