The battle is imminent, and the Pacers announce the injury update in the sixth game against the Knicks

The Indiana Pacers released their latest injury report ahead of the crucial game six of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.

The Indiana Pacers released their latest injury report ahead of their crucial game six against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers are currently leading 3-2 and have a chance to secure the victory in the series Saturday night at Gainbridge Arena. The game will start on TNT TV at 8 pm ET.

Pacers center Tony Bradley is suspected of playing due to a strain of the left hip flexor muscle. At the same time, the substitute big man Isaiah Jackson tore his right Achilles tendon in the early stages of the regular season and is still unable to play. Jackson has not competed in any competition since November.

27-year-old Bradley has played a limited role in the Pacers' playoff rotation. In the team's 15 playoff games, he played 8 times, averaged 6.8 minutes per game, scored 1.8 rebounds and 1 point, and shot as high as 40%.

His most recent appearance was in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, where the Pacers lost 94-111. In that game, he played for 5 minutes, scored 2 points and 2 rebounds, plus or negative values ​​+6. The Pacers believe that Tony Bradley can play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks is doubtful, although Bradley's playing time is not fixed, his presence is crucial to strengthening the depth of the frontcourt, as the Pacers hope to match the physical fitness of the New York Knicks' big players, including Carl Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson. The Pacers’ contribution in the interior relies heavily on Miles Turner, while Obi Topin and Pascal Siakam took on additional rebounding tasks. The Pacers' goal is to rebound from a downturn in Game 5. The Pacers shot just 40.5% from the field and made 20 turnovers. Jaylen Brunson scored 32 points for the Knicks, while Towns contributed 24 points and 13 rebounds to help the New York Knicks avoid being eliminated.

If Game 6 wins, the Pacers will advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. The team's only time to make it to the Finals was under head coach Larry Bird, who lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games that season.

This time, the Pacers may be on the finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this week and awaited the Eastern Conference champions. The Pacers continue to be led by All-Star guard Tyreth Halliburton, who played a crucial role in the playoffs. He scored historic 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in Game 4, and without turnovers, which won him praise from the people of the country and was compared with top point guards such as Chris Paul and Stephen Curry.

As Game 6 approaches, everyone's eyes will be focused on whether the Pacers can use their home advantage to win the series. The Knicks are currently trailing 3-2 and will work hard to play Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.