Knicks Dominate Celtics, Break 25-Year Curse to Reach Eastern Conference Finals

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For the first time since the year 2000, the New York Knicks are heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals — and they’re doing it in dominant fashion.

On a raucous Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks crushed the Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 of the Eastern Semifinals, closing out the series 4-2 and igniting celebrations across the five boroughs.

πŸ—½ A Night to Remember in the Garden

This wasn’t a nail-biter. It wasn’t a grind-it-out, down-to-the-wire finish. This was a statement, the kind of win that tells the rest of the NBA: New York is for real.

  • Jalen Brunson, the Knicks’ emotional leader, played like a seasoned veteran. He scored 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting and dished six assists, orchestrating the offense with poise and control.

  • Josh Hart made history, notching the Knicks’ first playoff triple-double since 1972: 10 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds — a Swiss army knife performance.

  • Karl-Anthony Towns, in his first season with the team, added 21 points and 11 rebounds, continuing to prove why he was worth the blockbuster summer trade.

  • OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges chipped in 23 and 22 points respectively, as all five Knicks starters scored in double digits.

This was vintage Thibodeau basketball — aggressive defense, smart offense, and relentless energy from tip-off to final horn.

πŸ’₯ Celtics Stumble, Season Ends in Disarray

Boston simply had no answers. Jaylen Brown fought to keep his team in it with 20 points, but the Celtics shot just 36% from the field and 29% from three — a complete offensive collapse.

The absence of Jayson Tatum loomed large, but even with him, the Celtics had looked disjointed all series. As Boston bows out in the second round yet again, questions about the team’s future — and the end of this era — will only intensify.

πŸŽ™️ Coach Thibs: "Terrific from Start to Finish"

After the game, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau praised the performance as “terrific from start to finish,” while offering respect to the Celtics, calling them a “first-class organization.” The coach — often criticized for his grueling style — now has his team just four wins away from the NBA Finals.

πŸ” Rivalry Renewed: Knicks vs. Pacers in the East Finals

Next up? A familiar foe: the Indiana Pacers. This will be the first Eastern Conference Finals clash between the two since the legendary matchups of the late '90s and 2000 — back when names like Reggie Miller, Allan Houston, and Larry Johnson dominated the headlines.

Game 1 tips off Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.

And speaking of nostalgia: Reggie Miller himself will be on the TNT broadcast, bringing full-circle vibes for longtime fans.

πŸ”₯ A Season of Belief

Few predicted this. A team rebuilt around Brunson, retooled with Towns, and fueled by grit, chemistry, and clutch play — the Knicks have defied expectations every step of the way.

For a franchise that has long been haunted by false hope, this postseason run feels different. Authentic. Earned. And it’s not over yet.

The Knicks are 8 wins from glory.

Believe it.

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