IT IS DONE: Indiana pacers Point Guard Andrew Nembhard Stuns Fans and….

June 28, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN — In one of the most electrifying performances in recent Indiana Pacers history, Andrew Nembhard stunned fans and analysts alike as he led the Pacers to a stunning Game 6 victory, punching their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time in over two decades.

With a mix of clutch shooting, relentless defense, and poised leadership, the 24-year-old point guard capped off an incredible Eastern Conference Finals series against the New York Knicks by delivering a near-perfect performance—scoring 21 points, dishing 7 assists, and tallying a franchise-record 6 steals in a series-clinching 112–107 win.

🏀 The Hero Indiana Didn’t Know It Needed

While Tyrese Haliburton was expected to be the team’s engine, it’s been Nembhard who emerged as the postseason’s breakout star. Fans erupted both in Gainbridge Fieldhouse and online, praising the second-year guard’s poise and intensity.

“He’s the reason we’re still standing,” head coach Rick Carlisle said postgame. “He’s calm, he’s smart, and he never flinched under pressure.”

Nembhard’s back-to-back steals and assists in the final two minutes of the game sealed the Knicks’ fate—and Indiana’s path to the Finals.

🧊 Ice in His Veins

Known more for his solid defense and basketball IQ during the regular season, Nembhard flipped the switch in the playoffs, averaging 14.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game—often guarding the opposing team’s top perimeter threat.

In Game 6 alone, he:

• Shot 8-of-11 from the field

• Hit a game-sealing step-back three over Jalen Brunson

• Was +16 while on the court

🏆 What’s Next?

The Indiana Pacers now advance to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals—a matchup featuring young stars and savvy veterans on both sides. Nembhard, once a quiet contributor, will enter the series as one of the most talked-about players in the league.

🔊 Bottom Line:

It is done. Andrew Nembhard didn’t just show up—he took over. From under-the-radar role player to Eastern Conference Finals MVP candidate, the Canadian point guard has officially arrived on basketball’s biggest stage.