NBA Playoffs: Knicks Crush Celtics to Reach First Eastern Conference Finals Since 2000
On the night of May 17, the New York Knicks delivered a commanding performance at Madison Square Garden, dismantling the Boston Celtics with a dominant 119-81 victory in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
With this win, the Knicks closed out the series 4-2 and clinched their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in over two decades — a milestone they hadn't reached since the year 2000. For a franchise steeped in tradition but long starved of postseason success, this win marks a monumental step forward.
The game’s momentum swung sharply in the second quarter, where New York exploded for a 38-17 run, effectively sealing the contest before halftime.
New York now advances to face the Indiana Pacers in what promises to be a high-intensity Eastern Conference Finals showdown.
NBA Playoffs – Game 6 Recap
New York Knicks 119–81 Boston Celtics
(26–20, 38–17, 28–20, 27–24)
Series Result: Knicks win 4–2
