Knicks Dominate Celtics to Reach Eastern Conference Finals After 25 Years
Source: news.source.inquirer
The New York Knicks secured a spot in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000 by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 23 points each, while the team celebrated a historic victory at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics, hampered by the absence of Jayson Tatum due to injury, were unable to force a Game 7, ending their title defense.
Key Points
The Knicks defeated the Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
This marks the Knicks' first Eastern Conference finals appearance since the 1999-2000 season.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 23 points, leading the Knicks' offensive charge.
The Celtics were without their leading scorer Jayson Tatum, who suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in Game 4.
The Knicks' victory was celebrated at Madison Square Garden, marking their first playoff series win at home since the 1999 East finals.
The Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, starting with Game 1 in New York.
