, in the sixth game of the 2024-25 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 at home and successfully advanced to the finals with a score of 4-2. This victory not only marked the Pacers' first return to the NBA Finals since 2000, but also witnessed Pascal Siakam's highlight moment - he was officially selected as the Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player (Eastern Finals MVP) for his outstanding performance in the series and won the Larry Bird Trophy that symbolizes this honor.

According to statistics, throughout the Eastern Conference Finals series, Siakam averaged 24.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, showing the veteran's composure and efficiency on both offense and defense. His scoring at critical moments, low-post singles ability and defensive coverage have become important factors for the Pacers to suppress the Knicks. In the MVP selection, he defeated his teammate Haliburton by a narrow margin of one vote and won this honor.

In Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Siakam once again played a key role in deciding the outcome. He played for 36 minutes and 08 seconds, shot 10 of 18, 3 of 5 three-pointers , and 8 of 11 free throws , scoring 31 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists , 1 steal , and 3 blocks efficiently , with a plus-minus value of +25 , the highest in the game. He broke the Knicks' defense many times in the game, helping the team to open up the score in the third quarter and lay the foundation for victory.

It is worth mentioning that teammate Haliburton also performed well. In 36 minutes and 31 seconds of playing time, he scored 21 points on 9 of 17 shots , contributed 6 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, and scored 11 points and 5 rebounds in the fourth quarter, which was another key contributor to the Pacers' victory. He also received 4 votes in the Eastern Conference Finals MVP selection , losing to Siakam by a narrow margin.

Siakam's award is not only a recognition of his personal strength and experience, but also a symbol of the balance and depth of this young Pacers team. After several seasons of ups and downs, Siakam completed the transition from the Raptors to the Pacers and became the mainstay of the team in the playoffs. His calmness, scoring skills and experience in major competitions have injected great confidence and resilience into this young team with Haliburton as the core.

Now, the Pacers are ready to face the challenge of the finals. Whether the " dual core " combination of Siakam and Haliburton can lead the team to win the championship trophy will become the biggest highlight. And Siakam's winning the trophy this time also reminds people of his glorious history of winning the championship with the Raptors in 2019, proving that he still has the ability to shine on the highest stage.