On Sunday evening, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 130-109 to win Game 7 of their second-round playoff series.

All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 26 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 10/17 from the field and 6/12 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

With the victory, the Pacers are now headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the 2014 season.

After the game, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Pacers legend) Reggie Miller sent out a post on Instagram that got a lot of attention.

Miller captioned his post: “When the series CHANGED!! Jalen Brunson you’re a true BALLER, been the best player in these playoffs, but you and your boys can all heal up together on some beautiful beaches in Cancun, please enjoy!!#PacersKnicksRivalryLives#GodDontLikeUgly“

Miller spent his entire 18-year career with Indiana, and led them to the 2000 NBA Finals (they lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers).

The five-time NBA All-Star had career averages of 18.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point range in 1,389 regular season games.

As for the Pacers, they will now face off against Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics (who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round).

Game 1 of the series will be on Tuesday evening in Boston, Massachusetts.

(WNDU) – The postseason is officially here for high school softball teams in Michiana!

Sectionals begin across the Hoosier State on Monday and continue through Saturday. Winners advance to a one-game regional next Tuesday, May 28.

Here’s a look at the sectionals involving schools in our viewing area. For a full look at sectional pairings and scores across the state, click here.

SECTIONAL 3: South Bend Adams

Game 1 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Plymouth vs. South Bend Saint Joseph

Game 2 (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Michigan City vs. Mishawaka

Game 3 (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Bend Adams vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): LaPorte vs. Game 2 winner

Championship (Friday, 7 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

SECTIONAL 4: Northridge

Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. EDT): Concord vs. Penn

Game 2 (Monday, 7 p.m. EDT): Warsaw vs. Elkhart

Game 3 (Wednesday, 5 p.m. EDT): Northridge vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT): Goshen vs. Game 2 winner

Championship (Friday, 6 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

SECTIONAL 19: Mishawaka Marian (at Newton Park)

Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Bend Clay vs. Jimtown

Game 2 (Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): New Prairie vs. South Bend Riley

Game 3 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Mishawaka Marian vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Bend Washington vs. Game 2 winner

Championship (Thursday, 6 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

SECTIONAL 20: Kankakee Valley

Game 1 (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Knox vs. Tippecanoe Valley

Game 2 (Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. CDT/7:30 p.m. EDT): Kankakee Valley vs. John Glenn

Game 3 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Rensselaer Central vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Thursday, 6:30 p.m. CDT/7:30 p.m. EDT): Culver Academies vs. Game 2 winner

Championship (Saturday): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

SECTIONAL 21: Fairfield

Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): East Noble vs. Lakeland

Game 2 (Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): West Noble vs. Fairfield

Game 3 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Wawasee vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): NorthWood vs. Game 2 winner

Championship (Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

SECTIONAL 34: South Central (Union Mills)

Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. EDT): LaVille vs. Bremen

Game 2 (Tuesday, 5 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. EDT): South Central (Union Mills) vs. Hebron

Game 3 (Wednesday, 5 p.m. CDT/ 6 p.m. EDT): Wheeler vs. Game 1 winner

Championship (Saturday, 12 p.m. CDT/1 p.m. EDT): Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner

SECTIONAL 35: Central Noble

Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Westview vs. Churubusco

Game 2 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Eastside vs. Central Noble

Game 3 (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Prairie Heights vs. Game 1 winner

Championship (TBD): Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner

SECTIONAL 36: South Adams

Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Manchester vs. Whitko

Game 2 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Adams vs. Adams Central

Game 3 (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Fort Wayne Bishop Luers vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Thursday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Bluffton vs. Game 2 winner

Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

SECTIONAL 37: Rochester

Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. EDT): Winamac vs. Pioneer

Game 2 (Monday, 7 p.m. EDT): Lewis Cass vs. Rochester

Game 3 (Tuesday, 5 p.m. EDT): Wabash vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT): North Judson vs. Game 2 winner

Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

SECTIONAL 49: Tri-Township

Game 1 (Monday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Tri-Township vs. Kouts

Game 2: Washington Township 7, DeMotte Christian 0 (Forfeit)

Game 3 (Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Morgan Township vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Hammond Science & Tech vs. Washington Township

Championship (Friday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

SECTIONAL 50: Westville

Game 1 (Monday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Westville vs. Marquette Catholic

Game 2 (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Oregon-Davis vs. Argos

Game 3 (Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Triton vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Culver Community vs. Game 2 winner

Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

SECTIONAL 51: Fremont

Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Lakewood Park Christian vs. Hamilton

Game 2 (Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Fremont vs. Elkhart Christian

Championship (Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner

SECTIONAL 52: North Miami

Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. EDT): Caston vs. West Central

Game 2 (Monday, 7 p.m. EDT): Northfield vs. Southwood

Game 3 (Tuesday, 5 p.m. EDT): North Miami vs. Game 1 winner

Game 4 (Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT): North White vs. Game 2 winner

Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner

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While the dynamic duo of Mackenzie Mgbako and Malik Reneau should hypothetically be the most important players for the Indiana men’s basketball team next year, do not be shocked if it is the new guy in town who ends up earning the title of the team’s best overall player when the 2024-2025 season is all said and done.

Mike Woodson has a plethora of reinforcements inbound for what is shaping up to be a bounce back campaign in B-Town, but Bryson Tucker stands out as the newcomer with the potential to make the strongest impact for Indiana.

As a 6’7″, 195 pound swingman with a 6’9″ wingspan and bundles of bounce, Tucker arrives at Assembly Hall with the physical profile to make major things happen all over the court. Combine those tangible tools with his intellectual wisdom on the floor, fearless spirit and extremely deep offensive bag, and you have all the makings of a player who should be able to make those aforementioned major things happen right from the jump.

The product of Maryland has been likened to retired NBA legend Grant Hill, as well as active association elite’s Jayson Tatum and Cade Cunningham. Those comparisons may set extremely high expectations for Tucker, but when you watch him play you can undoubtedly understand these parallels.

He always seems so poised with the ball in his hands, and is extremely meticulous when it comes to getting to his spots. His midrange game is masterful, and while he certainly has some work to do from deep there is no denying the prettiness of his shooting stroke. If he can continue to make strides as a threat from beyond the arc, it is going to be a nightmare for defenders trying to find ways to contain him.

His skillset breeds a massive amount of excitement to see what he can do offensively, but defensively is where he could truly make his mark. Those previously noted physical gifts alone should earn him a ton of run hawking opposing teams’ top perimeter threats, and could even earn him some time briefly relieving the big fellas of their duties from time to time.

All things considered, it just does not seem as though Tucker is receiving the type of hype which he should be leading up to his freshman season. With so much going on over the course of the past few weeks in terms of this roster rejuvenation, it is almost as though the fanbase has temporarily forgotten about how good this true freshman can be.

Here is your sign that Bryson Tucker is about to make the candy stripe faithful permanently remember his name in 2024-2025.