Eastern Conference Finals : Pascal Siakam Crowned MVP

The Indiana Pacers have clinched their spot in the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating the New York Knicks in a thrilling six-game series. At the heart of this success is newly crowned Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), Cameroon’s Pascal Siakam. The veteran forward's consistent, stellar production and invaluable leadership proved to be the steadying force the youthful Pacers needed to navigate the pressures of the conference finals.
Siakam was awarded the Larry Bird Trophy after a dominant 31-point performance in the Pacers’ series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Knicks on Saturday night. His exceptional play throughout the series saw him average 24.8 points on an impressive 52.4% shooting from the field. He narrowly edged out dynamic teammate Tyrese Haliburton for the prestigious award, securing five votes to Haliburton's four. This marks the second time in franchise history that the Indiana Pacers have won the Eastern Conference, with their last triumph coming 25 years ago. 
The acquisition of Siakam just over a year ago via trade with th...