Indiana Pacers Shatter NBA Playoff Record, Defeat New York Knicks in Thrilling Game 7 and Advance to Eastern Conference Finals

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Indiana Pacers defeat New York Knicks in Game 7 of NBA playoffs
Josh Hart and Tyrese Haliburton had standout performances for the Pacers
Pacers advance to Eastern Conference Finals against Celtics
Pacers set NBA record for highest field goal percentage (67.1%) in a game
Reggie Miller trolled Knicks fans on social media following the loss
Indiana Pacers Shatter NBA Playoff Record, Defeat New York Knicks in Thrilling Game 7 and Advance to Eastern Conference Finals

The Indiana Pacers secured their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the New York Knicks in a thrilling Game 7 with a score of 130-109. The Pacers' impressive performance was marked by their exceptional shooting, as they set an NBA playoff record for highest field goal percentage (67.1%) in the game.

The Pacers' victory came after a heated rivalry between the two teams, with Reggie Miller trolling Knicks fans on social media following their loss. The Knicks had led the series 2-0 but were unable to maintain their momentum due to injuries and strong play from the Pacers.

Jalen Brunson fractured his left hand in Game 7, adding to the Knicks' injury woes. Josh Hart, who was heckled by MSG crowd during Game 2, had a standout performance for the Pacers with 26 points. Tyrese Haliburton also contributed significantly with his all-around play.

The Pacers' dominance on the court was evident as they held a commanding lead of 70-55 at halftime and finished the game shooting 19-for-25 off passes. The team's victory marked their first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in over a decade.

Reggie Miller, a Pacers legend and longtime rival of the Knicks, took to Instagram to celebrate his team's win and troll Knicks fans with references to past incidents between them. The Pacers' social media accounts also joined in on the trolling, further fueling the rivalry between the two teams.

The Eastern Conference Finals are set to begin against the Celtics, with both teams looking forward to a challenging and exciting series.



Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Jalen Brunson's injury status was not confirmed in the article
  • The article mentions Reggie Miller trolling Knicks fans, but does not provide specific examples or context

Sources

99%

  • Unique Points
    • Indiana Pacers advanced to Eastern Conference finals after winning Game 7 against New York Knicks with a score of 130-109.
    • Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points in the game.
    • The Pacers shot 67.1% in the game, which is the highest field goal percentage in any playoff game in NBA history.
    • Six Pacers players reached double digits in scoring, making them the first team to have five players with more than 15 points in a Game 7 since 1987.
    • The Pacers had a 70-55 lead at halftime and finished the game shooting 19-for-25 off passes.
    • Indiana Pacers trolled New York Knicks on social media after their win, referencing Spike Lee and Reggie Miller.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements that are factual and do not contain any fallacies. However, there are a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The author states 'If his dejected demeanor is any indication, he would’ve written a different ending for this series.' about Spike Lee without providing evidence that Lee's demeanor indicates anything about how he would have written the series. This is an appeal to emotion and a form of informal fallacy known as an 'ad hominem' attack. The author also states 'Numbers don’t lie Indiana jumped out to a 70-55 lead at halftime and never looked back.' which is a statement of fact but the phrase 'numbers don’t lie' is an appeal to authority. However, these instances do not significantly impact the overall quality of the article and do not detract from its accuracy or objectivity. Therefore, I am scoring this article a 95 out of 100.
    • If his dejected demeanor is any indication, he would’ve written a different ending for this series.
    • Numbers don’t lie Indiana jumped out to a 70-55 lead at halftime and never looked back.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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96%

  • Unique Points
    • Reggie Miller roasted the Knicks on Instagram after their loss, referencing a previous incident in the series where Josh Hart was heckled by MSG crowd and Reggie’s famous ‘God doesn’t like ugly’ line.
  • Accuracy
    • The New York Knicks lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to the Indiana Pacers with a score of 130-109.
    • Indiana Pacers trolled New York Knicks on social media after their win.
    • Reggie Miller is known for his trolling of the Knicks over the years.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Reggie Miller celebrated the Indiana Pacers victory over the New York Knicks in Game 7 of their playoff series on Instagram.
    • Josh Hart trolled Reggie Miller in Game 2 and OG Anunoby suffered a hamstring injury during that game.
    • Jalen Brunson fractured his left hand in Game 7, adding to the Knicks injuries.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements that are not fallacies but rather descriptions of events. However, there are a few instances where the author uses inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The first instance is when the author writes 'Former professional basketball player Reggie Miller reacts after the game between the LA Clippers against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Nov. 14, 2023.' This statement is an appeal to authority as it implies that because Reggie Miller reacted, his opinion holds more weight than others. The second instance is when the author writes 'Anunoby played five minutes in Game 7 and scored but could not run up and down the floor. It was apparent from the tip.' This statement is inflammatory as it suggests that Anunoby's performance was poor despite him scoring in a game where his team lost. The author also uses the phrase 'old-school way of thinking' which is an appeal to tradition fallacy, but since it is not directly related to any assertion made by the author and does not affect the score significantly, it will be ignored.
    • ][The author] writes 'Former professional basketball player Reggie Miller reacts after the game between the LA Clippers against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Nov. 14, 2023.'[[/],
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

82%

  • Unique Points
    • Reggie Miller led the Pacers to a win in Game 7 of the 1995 East semifinals against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
    • Reggie Miller trolled Knicks fans during Game 2 of the recent playoffs by reposting a video of their expletive-filled chant towards him and rubbing salt in their wounds with a caption.
    • Josh Hart informed Miller during Game 2 about the chant from Knicks fans towards him.
    • Reggie Miller is known for his trolling of the Knicks over the years, including before being on the Game 2 broadcast where he referred to owning New York City and Madison Square Garden.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (10%)
    The author uses emotional manipulation by describing the Knicks fans' chant towards Reggie Miller as 'expletive-filled' and 'an expletive-filled chant toward Miller'. This is an attempt to elicit a negative emotional response from the reader towards the Knicks fans. The author also selectively reports details, focusing only on those that support his position of Reggie Miller trolling the Knicks, while ignoring any potential counterarguments or context.
    • The Pacers great trolls the Knicks on Instagram following their Game 7 loss to Indiana on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
    • Reggie Miller, who was on the call for Game 2. didn’t miss a chance to gleefully troll the Knicks have their playoff loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
    • The team’s X account took a shot at Knicks superfan Spike Lee.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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100%

  • Unique Points
    • Indiana Pacers reached Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in a decade after defeating New York Knicks in Game 7
    • Reggie Miller, Pacers legend, trolled Knicks fans on Instagram after their loss
    • Pacers shot best field goal percentage (67.1%) in NBA playoff history during Game 7 win over Knicks
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication