The Indiana Pacers have advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2014, after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2 in their series. In Game 6, the Pacers won decisively with a final score of 120-98. T.J. McConnell delivered an outstanding performance off the bench, scoring 20 points, with 9 assists and 4 steals, while shooting 7-for-9 from the field. Obi Toppin also contributed significantly with 21 points and 8 rebounds. The Pacers' bench outscored the Bucks' bench 50-10, with McConnell and Toppin providing the bulk of the points. The Bucks, who were without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo due to injury, have now been eliminated in the first round for the second consecutive year.
The Pacers' bench came up clutch in Game 6 vs. the Bucks 😳 https://t.co/1vJG8zAx3u
The Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff history since winning the NBA Finals in 2021: ◻️ 2022: Second-round exit ◻️ 2023: First-round exit ◻️ 2024: First-round exit https://t.co/ymoRoQuq2f
10 years later, the Indiana Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. 🔥 https://t.co/8OXgIF6A2v
The Pacers dominate Game 6 at home 120-98 and will advance to the second round for the first time since 2014! 🟡 ✅ IND -5.5 ✅ O 217.5 https://t.co/Jn1iZLPQvv
It's been a struggle for the Bucks since their championship 😳 https://t.co/O0zQcU20db
ADVANCED! Carlisle's Indiana #Pacers Crush Giannis-Less Bucks, 120-98, to Advance in NBA Playoffs https://t.co/Tecw9g0cSe
First time in the playoffs, probably keeping the ball after this one. https://t.co/NW1DH9pXUl
Anyone talking about the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers dominate Game 6 at home 120-98 and will advance to the second round for the first time since 2014! 🟡 ✅ IND -5.5 ✅ U 217.5 https://t.co/j0PYdHfMQq
Super excited for the @Pacers https://t.co/jer1Se3sPH
In just 23 minutes coming off the bench, T.J. McConnell achieved his playoff career high and victory in Game 6. #BoomBaby https://t.co/6IpgkHiJgD
"It's everything man." Tyrese Haliburton after advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals 🙌 https://t.co/PjHvR0xtNX
PACERS ADVANCE TO THE EAST SEMIS ‼️ https://t.co/O1nYiZaKDN
Pacers move on. https://t.co/GbFh7DaBEp
THE @Pacers ARE HEADED TO ROUND 2! 🏁 Toppin: 21 PTS | 8 REB | 2 AST McConnell: 20 PTS | 9 AST | 4 STL Haliburton: 17 PTS | 6 REB | 10 AST https://t.co/VDvUH0BS7S
Indiana leading at half ✅ Indiana winning the game ✅ @D_Farmer cashing his bet ✅ @DKSportsbook https://t.co/j63BGmvB3M https://t.co/wby22oJJ0Q
The offseason in Milwaukee https://t.co/cSsbgKmXHa https://t.co/EFwi7nXjrc
The Pacers bench came up CLUTCH tonight: Pacers bench: 50 points Bucks bench: 10 points Indiana will face the New York/Philly winner 👀 https://t.co/EK97YUc4sW
T.J McConnell did the damage off the bench for the Pacers in game 6. 🔥 https://t.co/7GvvVKl9VW https://t.co/Ki3hcBJmJm
The final numbers from McConnell's dominant performance 😤 https://t.co/nDHzEcqNo0 https://t.co/gzNAAcNyap
THE PACERS ADVANCE TO ROUND 2 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2014! 🟡 ✅ IND -5.5 ✅ O 217.5 https://t.co/psiH5xCkXA
Nobody on the Pacers scored more points than Obi Toppin tonight 📈 https://t.co/UHssjLacZ4
Obi Toppin and TJ McConnell provided a HUGE spark off the bench for the Pacers in Game 6 ⚡ Obi: 21 points (playoff career-high) 8 rebounds 8-of-15 FG TJ: 20 points (playoff career-high) 9 assists 4 steals 7-of-9 FG https://t.co/ou17b9aICs
Won and advanced. https://t.co/HjSaugiFvl
Wasn’t enough… #Bucks 98 #Pacers 120 https://t.co/GOQXAfPhtg
The Bucks are eliminated in the first round for the second straight season 😮 https://t.co/xAYAsjnQ08
Salute to the Pacers!
ROUND WON. #PacersWin https://t.co/jJHJXboDDC
Pacers pass through Milwaukee. https://t.co/34laQSJUdC
The @Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals! #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel https://t.co/OLyPcuuFqd
THE PACERS SEND THE BUCKS OUT OF THE PLAYOFFS IN ROUND 1. 😤 https://t.co/bLuHF44B2V
A blowout win to send the Pacers to the Eastern Conference semifinals ‼️ https://t.co/sDtfed23kU
The Indiana Pacers defeat the Milwaukee Bucks and advance to the second round! This is their first playoff series win since the 2013-14 season. #BoomBaby https://t.co/1hIK5xFzMf
For the first time since 2014, the Indiana Pacers are heading to the second round of the #NBAPlayoffs The (6) Pacers defeated the (3) Bucks 4-2 in their series. https://t.co/JPQt0Ottl4
Somebody go grab the game ball when it’s over in the Pacers playoff win.
#Bucks lose for the final time in the 2024-24 season. https://t.co/M7eKxpWNsO
"GIVE IT TO HIM!" T.J. McConnell had 20 PTS (78% FG), 9 AST, 4 STL, 1 T0 in 23 MINS off the bench to eliminate the Bucks. https://t.co/SxuNHTXodP https://t.co/E6nNxFbr0p
For the first time since 2014, the Pacers are off to the second round of the #NBAPlayoffs. #ChampionsLiveHere https://t.co/hksnZKQnIq
The Pacers have eliminated the Bucks ‼️ The Pacers get their first playoff series win in 10 years. https://t.co/2B3vwuEIPG
The Bucks have been eliminated from the playoffs. https://t.co/qtkK2fN7S7
The Pacers win their first playoff series since 2014 ‼️ https://t.co/MlMyGKKQGM
The Pacers are moving on to the second round for the first time since 2014 as they knock off the Giannis-less Bucks 🔥 Obi Toppin: 21 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST T.J. McConnell: 20 PTS, 2 REB, 9 AST Tyrese Haliburton: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 10 AST https://t.co/SX9nfJ7DzN
THE PACERS ARE MOVING ON‼️ They advance to the conference semis for the first time since 2014. https://t.co/kyohORo8vR
Indiana advances to the East Semis 🏁 The @Pacers take down the Bucks to win their first #NBAPlayoffs series since 2014! https://t.co/Xd3GulvBkD
Headed to the Eastern Conference Semis 🌟 The @Pacers knock off the Bucks to win their first #NBAPlayoffs series since 2014! https://t.co/LxOfSantgU
The Pacers are moving on to the second round for the first time since 2014 as they knock off the Giannis-less Bucks 🔥 Obi Toppin: 21 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST T.J.McConnell: 20 PTS, 2 REB, 9 AST Tyrese Haliburton: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 10 AST https://t.co/IeYsOSqR8Y
INDY ADVANCES 🏁 Haliburton and the Pacers run away with the series vs. Milwaukee! https://t.co/W2ywi2RbH8
PACERS WIN!!! https://t.co/r39h9UDpZE
Pacers. (Fear the Deer? Nah, Mount the Deer on the wall) Helluva lift from Obi, TJ. https://t.co/MmexV147U5
The Bucks have averaged 53 wins over the last three seasons. And they have one series win in that span.
PACERS TAKE DOWN BUCKS 😱 SECOND SEASON IN A ROW MILWAUKEE LOSES IN FIRST ROUND https://t.co/ZAkUk5tkM2
TJ McConnell gonna get Tyler Kolek drafted in the first round
On to round 2! The dream continues! @Pacers 🏀💰#NBA https://t.co/T7Mx1Pg8Ax
Nicely done, Pacers. Last time this team won a playoff series was so long ago @CandaceDBuckner was still on the beat. Love Indy with some playoff basketball.
TJ McConnell off the bench tonight: 20 points 9 assists 4 steals 👀 https://t.co/FEAyrwWGt1
Milwaukee Bucks got cooked in an elimination game by this superstar. https://t.co/5J7pRCvXus
Milwaukee got sent home by TJ McConnell
T. J. McConnell came up clutch for the Pacers in Game 6 off the bench 🔥 ◽️ 20 points (playoff career high) ◽️ 9 assists (playoff career high) ◽️ 4 steals https://t.co/VCchTpBkEI
Milwaukee reached the playoffs for the 8th consecutive season and with Giannis out due to injury, they failed to get past the first round for the second year in a row. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers have eliminated Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, and the Bucks. https://t.co/41t7iXGU8w
The Pacers have finished off the Bucks! 🟡 https://t.co/hSHcme1wRa
You want to know how stacked the guard position is in the East? TJ McConnell didn't even *sniff* an All-Star berth.
Putting the GOAT, TJ McConnell, back in with 2-1/2 minutes left, up by 20, is the definition of running it up.
T.J. MCCONNELL TONIGHT: 20 PTS - 7/9 FGM - 2/2 3PM OBI TOPPIN TONIGHT: 21 PTS - 8 REB - 8/15 FGM OFF THE PACERS BENCH. 🔥 https://t.co/91ZZgRQIzo
BREAKING: The Indiana Pacers defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2. 🔥 https://t.co/aapU8aqudI
BREAKING: The Pacers have defeated the Bucks in 6 games. Wow. https://t.co/pbTDQUvGi1
TJ McConnell - a Knick killer - and Obi Toppin putting on record breaking performances tonight.
TJ McConnell is killing it. Greg Anthony has been on it since the jump, dominating the game. What a story!
"McConnell! He can do no wrong here in Game 6! Playoff career-high 20 for T.J. McConnell!" - Spero Dedes 🏀🔥🎙️ https://t.co/THvUD8NUks
T.J. McConnell is going off for the Pacers in Game 6! 🏀🔥 https://t.co/Mxii4YTcCx
Pacers reserve guard TJ McConnell has 20 points, 7 assists, 4 steals, shooting 7 for 9, in just 20 minutes.
T.J McConnell tonight: https://t.co/LawfP1vmI1
TJ McConnell definitely looks like he says "the buck stops here" so this is actually fitting https://t.co/NcUJKMpLDg
TJ McConnell has 20 PTS off the bench ‼️ https://t.co/KmioTpVLSA https://t.co/weN1u9smZR
T.J. MCCONNELL IS GOING OFF PACERS UP 20. 🔥 https://t.co/V5Mqw2Yuzn
T.J. McConnell so far in Game 6: 🟡 20 PTS 🟡 7-8 FG 🟡 7 AST 🟡 4 STL And he's doing it off the bench 💪 https://t.co/HICYk1DTJ0
TJ McConnell, the spin and the finish! 🌪️ (via @NBAonTNT) https://t.co/tcMRHIFNj8
T.J. McConnell spin and score 🤩 https://t.co/ROPpGXG6ao
THE T.J. MCCONNELL GAME 🤯🔥 https://t.co/C7617Yu99p
Obi Toppin & TJ McConnell have all the Pacers' bench points (29) while the Bucks' bench has only 1-point coming from Danilo Gallinari 😲 https://t.co/yQSXCAcjG3
TJ McConnell Is Good. https://t.co/MdyK23x9y0