The Pacers punched their ticket in a Game 6 blowout win over the New York Knicks. With Reggie Miller in the building, Indiana ensured it wouldn't flirt with a blown 3-1 series lea

Indiana Pacers will be the underdog in the NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After beating the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers have punched their ticket to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000, where they will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City led the West from the start while Indiana overcame a slow first half to reach its first Finals since 2000. .