Overview
- The Knicks defeated the Celtics 4-2 in the series, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.
- New York’s 38-point Game 6 victory marked the largest margin of victory in franchise postseason history.
- Josh Hart recorded the Knicks’ first playoff triple-double since 1972, contributing 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.
- Boston’s Jayson Tatum suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Game 4, while Kristaps Porzingis struggled with illness throughout the series.
- The Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 21 in New York.