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Knicks Advance to First Eastern Conference Finals in 25 Years with Game 6 Rout of Celtics

New York's decisive 119-81 victory over Boston sets up a rematch with the Indiana Pacers, starting May 21 at Madison Square Garden.

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May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics players watch from the bench during the end of the fourth quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) gestures to the crowd during the second half of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Boston Celtics Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Overview

  • The New York Knicks ended a 25-year Eastern Conference Finals drought by eliminating the defending champion Boston Celtics in a dominant 119-81 Game 6 win.
  • Boston's Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4, a turning point that shifted momentum in New York's favor.
  • Josh Hart recorded the Knicks' first postseason triple-double since Walt Frazier, contributing 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in Game 6.
  • Thousands of fans celebrated the victory by flooding Seventh Avenue, while celebrities including Lenny Kravitz and Timothée Chalamet attended the game courtside.
  • The Knicks will host the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals beginning May 21, a rematch of last year's seven-game semifinal series.