NEW YORK – The pressure is reaching a breaking point as the New York Knicks try to stay alive against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals today – Saturday, May 31 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. This NBA game will broadcast live on TNT and truTV with tip-off at 8 p.m. Eastern. This matchup is available on multiple streaming services.
How do I watch Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 for free?
Fans who’ve cut the cord on cable can stream the rivalry game on DIRECTV (free trial, plus $30 off your first month for limited time) or Sling (promotional offers).
| Streaming service | Monthly Price | Free trial | Length | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $74.99 | Yes | 5-day | $30 off first month |
| Sling | $45.99 | No | N/A | Half off first month |
Playing with their back against the wall, the Knicks throttled the Pacers, 111-94, in Game 5, feeding a boisterous Madison Square Garden. It was the first time New York won on their home floor in the series.
Knicks superstar point guard Jalen Brunson led the way with 32 points, five rebounds and five assists while hampered power forward Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds with three assists.
Towns played through a left knee contusion. He is not listed on the injury report for tonight’s elimination game.
OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges chipped in a combined 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
In a surprising adjustment, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has expanded his lineup to include budding perimeter defenders Landry Shamet and Delon Wright. Shamet has the second-best defensive rating of any conference finals player this postseason.
An invaluable chess piece that no one saw coming has taken some of the burden off the most used starting lineup in the NBA, especially in pressure-packed fourth quarters. The results are starting to show. But is it too little, too late?
Watch Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6 for free on DIRECTV
Looking to clinch their first NBA Finals berth since 2000, the Pacers were punched in the mouth from the opening tip in Game 5. A showering of “Knicks in 7″ chants proceeded throughout the night.
After a historic triple-double, posting 32 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds and four steals while not recording a single turnover, franchise centerpiece Tyrese Haliburton was MIA with a lackluster eight points, six assists and two rebounds. He shot just 2 of 7 from the field.
After dropping 30 in Game 5, power forward Pascal Siakam added 15 points, six rebounds and five assists while Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner combined for 11 points, four rebounds and three assists.
Microwave scorer Bennedict Mathurin supplied 23 points and nine rebounds off the bench. It marked his third consecutive game with 20 or more points.
Will the Pacers capture their second finals berth in front of their home crowd, or will New York’s gutsy group force a legendary Game 7 at the world’s most famous arena?
Who is announcing Knicks vs. Pacers
Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Stan Van Gundy (analyst) will be the announcers while Allie LaForce reports courtside.
Is Karl-Anthony Towns playing for the Knicks tonight?
Towns is not listed on the injury report for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers tonight. He suffered a left knee contusion in Game 4 and took a questionable designation into Game 5 before playing a game-high 36 minutes.
What is the full playoff schedule for Pacers vs. Knicks?
All times are Eastern.
Game 6: (if necessary) Knicks at Pacers, May 31, 8 p.m., TNT, truTV
Game 7: (if necessary) Pacers at Knicks, June 2, 8 p.m., TNT, truTV
What are the latest odds for Knicks vs. Pacers Game 6?
Moneyline: NY (+145), IND: (-175)
Spread: NY: (+4), IND: (-4)
Over/Under: 220.5
Here’s more information on how to watch the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers in the NBA Playoffs:
- Who: NBA Playoffs East Finals, Game 6: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
- When: Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Indianapolis, Ind.
- Channel: TNT and truTV
- Best streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $30 off first month) or Sling (promotional offers)
- Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios
