Knicks vs Pacers Game 7 Tonight: Live Stream, Start Time, Odds & Must-See Highlights

INDIANAPOLIS — The Eastern Conference Finals reach a boiling point tonight as the Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks in pivotal Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (8 p.m. ET, ABC). Indiana leads the best-of-seven series 3-2 and can clinch its first NBA Finals berth since 2000 with a victory, while New York must win to force a winner-take-all Game 7 Monday at Madison Square Garden. Momentum check • Knicks’ bounce-back: Behind Jalen Brunson’s 41-point masterpiece, New York dominated Game 5, 115-99, swinging the series’ energy back in its favor. Brunson is averaging 32.4 points in the playoffs and has topped 40 in three of the past four contests. • Pacers’ home fortress: Indiana is 7-1 at home this postseason, powered by Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking (21.7 PPG, 10.3 APG) and a raucous crowd that forces communication miscues for opponents. The Pacers routed the Knicks by 18 in their last game in Indianapolis. • Siakam’s surge: Pascal Siakam poured in a playoff-career-high 39 points in Game 4 and remains Indiana’s matchup nightmare on the wing, shooting 57 percent for the series. Key matchups to watch 1. Brunson vs. Haliburton: Whichever All-Star guard controls pace often decides the outcome. When Haliburton pushes into early offense, Indiana’s 3-point volume spikes; when Brunson slows it down, New York’s half-court defense sets and grinds possessions. 2. Glass battle: The Knicks out-rebounded Indiana 52-37 in Game 5; Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is a game-time decision. If he can’t go, Isaiah Hartenstein must again neutralize Myles Turner on the boards. 3. Bench punch: Donte DiVincenzo’s 18-point outburst Thursday reminded everyone why he set the franchise’s single-season 3-point record. Indiana counters with Obi Toppin’s energy and Andrew Nembhard’s on-ball defense. Injury report • Knicks: OG Anunoby (hamstring) is doubtful; Josh Hart (abdominal strain) intends to play through pain after logging 46 minutes in Game 5. • Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) remains out for the postseason. Vegas view Sportsbooks list Indiana as a 4-point favorite with the over/under hovering at 221.5. The Pacers are –179 on the money line, while New York is +149 to stave off elimination. How to watch and stream National broadcast runs on ABC; cord-cutters can stream via ESPN+ or Sling TV. In-market fans can also access the game through the NBA App with a League Pass subscription. What’s at stake A Pacers win sets up a Finals clash with the West champion and validates Indiana’s aggressive mid-season trade for Siakam. A Knicks win delivers one of the most dramatic Game 7 settings in Garden history and keeps alive New York’s quest for its first Finals appearance since 1999. Expect fireworks in a rivalry revival that has already produced iconic moments this spring. Whether it’s Brunson brilliance or Haliburton heroics, Knicks vs Pacers Game 6 is must-see, season-defining basketball.