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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defence. On Saturday, it produced the biggest payoff for the Pacers in nearly a decade. Roy Hibberts block of Carmelo Anthonys dunk attempt midway through the fourth quarter spurred an 11-2 run that rallied the Pacers to a 106-99 victory in Game 6 of their second-round series, sending them into their first Eastern Conference final since 2004. New York native Lance Stephenson scored nine points in the run, finishing with a playoff career-high 25. "Thats why they pay me the big bucks this summer, so I have to protect the paint," said Hibbert, who signed a $58 million contract last summer. "If all else fails, meaning the offence, I have to protect the paint." With players from both teams standing on the court as the final seconds ticked off and Pacers fans roaring in appreciation, the sellout crowd wasted little time breaking into chants of "Beat The Heat!" For Indiana, it sets up a post-season rematch with the defending NBA champs, the team that eliminated them last May after the Pacers had taken a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven semifinals. The Heat wound up winning Game 4 at Indiana and followed that with two more wins as Danny Granger struggled with a knee injury. Indiana used the lessons from that series as motivation to improve this season and wound up beating the Heat twice at home before losing the third game of the season series at Miami. The Pacers will return to South Florida for Game 1 on Wednesday night. With Granger missing all but five games this season because of the lingering knee injury, the Pacers put an even greater emphasis on playing defence and it showed. Indiana led the league in rebounding, defensive field goal percentage and defensive 3-point percentage while finishing second in points allowed per game during the regular season. It was no different in the playoffs, as the Knicks found out. New York had another subpar shooting night Saturday, making just 40 per cent of its shots, and again wound up on the wrong side of a 43-36 rebounding discrepancy. In the paint, New York was outscored 52-20, and Anthony, who finished with 39 points, scored just four points in the final 12 minutes when he went 2 of 7 from the field. Iman Shumpert added 19 points, hitting five 3-pointers, and J.R. Smith scored 15. Nobody else was in double figures. The combination, as it had been in the previous three losses to Indiana, produced the same frustrating result. "They have a hell of a defence. They hold down the paint. They do a great job, do a hell of a job of controlling the paint, closing it down, making it tough for guys," Anthony said. "Youve got to give them guys credit, especially when they got a chance to set. Roy Hibbert gets to sit in the paint, causes havoc." Its not just that. The biggest question coming into Saturdays game was whether starting point guard George Hill would play. He took part in the teams morning shootaround, was cleared by the team doctors and wound up returning two days after missing Game 5 with a concussion. His return gave the Pacers a big boost. Hill finished with just 12 points on 2-of-10 shooting but had five rebounds and four assists, and kept the Pacers composed enough to commit only nine turnovers -- 10 fewer than Thursday nights loss in New York. The results showed up everywhere on the floor. Paul George had 23 points, five rebounds and four assists. David West added 17 points, five rebounds and four assists, and Hibbert finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, none bigger than the stuff on Anthony that changed the game. Stephenson had 10 rebounds and three assists in his best post-season game ever. The reason: He wanted to avoid a trip home. "I just didnt want to go back to New York and play Game 7," Stephenson said. "Just get it done with now and Id do whatever it takes to do that today. It showed tonight." The New York native made sure of it. After George grabbed the rebound off of Hibberts block, Stephenson took a pass from West and scored on a layup to tie the score at 92 with 4:51 left in the game. Stephenson followed that with a steal and drove in for a layup, drawing a foul and completing a three-point play. After grabbing another rebound and making two more free throws, West tipped in a miss and Stephenson closed the decisive spurt with another layup. Suddenly, the Pacers led 101-94 with 1:53 to go. New York never got another chance to tie the score or take the lead again despite making a far more typical 13 of 30 from 3-point range. "Its tough to go out this way," coach Mike Woodson said. "I didnt make it happen for us and thats whats disappointing." The Pacers have a far different goal now as they get ready to face LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Miami. "Were not satisfied with where were at," coach Frank Vogel said. "We feel like theres no ceiling on this team this year." 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Philadelphia Phillies Shirts . -- Jonathan Drouin gave Halifax the boost it needed to edge host Sherbrooke Phoenix 3-2 in a shootout in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Cheap Phillies Jerseys . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy.Sheffield Wednesdays Barry Bannan takes part in the FL72 Podcasts 10 to Tackle with Sky Sports. Listen to the FL72 Podcast here...Barry, first one, what do your team mates call you? Normally I get called Baz or Bazza. Ive had that since Ive been growing up so its pretty boring but its Baz or Bazza.Whats the best thing about playing for Sheffield Wednesday?I would probably say the support you get from the fans is unbelievable, playing for the fans. Theyve been brilliant all season so playing in front of your fans is pretty exciting.Cleverest team mate?I would probably say Pricey [Lewis Price] - hes a PFA rep so I would say him - but hes also the dumbest at the same time if you know what I mean. FL72 Podcast - Dyche, Ferguson, Hughes In what way?Hes just always playing pranks or having pranks played on him. So Pricey - when he wants to be - hes probably one of the cleverest.Whats your squad number and whats the significance of it?Its number 41 but it was the chairman here who asked me to take that apparently. In his country its a lucky number for him apparently. For me I was only 25 I think when I came. Because I had that at other places and I liked it but the chairman wanted me to have it and he said it would be a lucky number for me - youll have to ask him - but it has been lucky so far.Not may 41s about?No, its very rare you see it but its been a lucky number for me. I had a good season so far so its working.What would you be if you werent a footballer?Probably a painter and decorator with my Dad. I didnt have the best brains at school. I focussed on my football since I was young so Im lucky that Ive got it. Bannan was named in the Championship team of the year Its worked out..Yes Id say its worked out.dddddddddddd But if it didnt work out Id probably be a painter and decorator.Who is the best player youve played with?I would probably say [Christian] Benteke - I enjoyed playing with him. Either Benteke or Gareth Barry. Best moment in football so far?When I got promoted with Blackpool - that was a bit special. I was young at the time as well. I was on loan and didnt really know what it was all about, the football league, and to get promoted that day was unbelievable. We were underdogs as well.Brilliant play-off final..Yes it was brilliant. That was probably one of the best moments thus far - hopefully I can better it this year. Bannan spent five years with Aston Villa And worst moment?Probably when I got sent off against Nottingham Forest a few weeks ago. That was my first red card ever so that was a bad moment but luckily we won the game. Then probably when we lost in the semi-final - Bradford v Aston Villa. It was the League Cup and we were one game away from Wembley. Over two legs we lost and Id say thats probably the worst one.Whats your favourite item of memorabilia from your career?I got a lot of good shirts. Ive kept a lot of good, good shirts. Probably the Paul Scholes one is the one that sticks out most. Did you wait to the end of the game to ask to swap?I couldnt get near him during to swap so yes, I had to wait to swap. I had to catch him in the tunnel.Now youre probably going to finish sixth, so describe your season so far in one word?Good. Not very good. Good. It will be very good if we get promoted. Also See: Sheff Wed video Sheff Wed fixtures Sheff Wed stats Get a ￡10 free bet! ' ' '