India, June 1 -- Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam was named the Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player. He scored 31 points in the Pacers' Game 6 victory over the New York Knicks. Siakam, a three-time All-Star, averaged 24.8 points on 52.4% shooting (50% from 3) in the series, according to NBA. He edged teammate Tyrese Haliburton for the award five votes to four.

Pacers fans were seen cheering as Siakam hoisted the Larry Bird Trophy. This victory comes over a year after Indiana acquired him via trade with Toronto.

"Shoutout Indy, man," Siakam said on the TNT broadcast after receiving the award. "It's been such an amazing experience for me so far. From the first day I landed here, the love has been amazing. Just unbelievable,...