The New York Knicks delivered a thunderous statement in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, annihilating the Boston Celtics 119-81 in front of a delirious Madison Square Garden crowd. With the win, the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, completing a stunning transformation from underdogs to legitimate title contenders.
From the opening tip, it was clear the Knicks came to end the series with authority. Their defense swarmed, their offense flowed, and the energy inside the Garden was relentless. The Celtics — without injured star Jayson Tatum — never stood a chance.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each poured in 23 points to lead the charge. Mikal Bridges added 22, and Karl-Anthony Towns dominated in the paint with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Josh Hart recorded the first Knicks playoff triple-double since 1972, finishing with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in another do-it-all performance. Miles McBride chipped in 10 points off the bench and brought suffocating perimeter defense that helped choke the life out of Boston’s backcourt.
The Knicks built a 20-point lead by halftime and never looked back. They shot over 50% from the field, buried the Celtics with transition buckets, and dictated the tempo from start to finish. Boston looked completely outmatched — especially without Tatum, who was sidelined after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in Game 4. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 20 points but fouled out in the third quarter, and the rest of the roster failed to provide any meaningful resistance. Boston shot just 33% from the field and 21% from beyond the arc in what will be remembered as one of their most humiliating postseason exits in years.
For New York, this series wasn’t just a win — it was a coming-of-age moment. Under head coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks have forged an identity built on effort, defense, and clutch shot-making. They outworked the Celtics, outcoached them, and outplayed them in every meaningful category.
The victory reignites one of the NBA’s most storied playoff rivalries, as the Knicks will now face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals — a matchup rich with history, tension, and decades-old grudges. Game 1 is set for Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks will look to ride their momentum deeper into a postseason run that few saw coming.
After 25 years of waiting, heartbreak, and rebuilds, the Knicks are back — and they’re not done yet.
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