There are some nights in New York City where the energy feels electric—and Friday night at Madison Square Garden was one of them.
Packed to the brim with star-studded fans like Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Morgan, Ben Stiller, and Bad Bunny, the Garden turned into a playground of dreams as the New York Knicks made history.
For the first time in 25 years, the Knicks are heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals.
And they didn’t just scrape by—they absolutely dominated their longtime rivals, the Boston Celtics, with a commanding 119-81 win in Game 6.
Knicks Seal the Deal in Style
Coming into Game 6, the Knicks knew exactly what was at stake.
One more win at home would send Boston packing—and that’s exactly what they delivered.
From the opening whistle, it was clear New York wasn’t playing around.
The second quarter was the real backbreaker. The Knicks went on a tear and never looked back, using that momentum to crush the Celtics and clinch the series 4-2.
It was a blowout in every sense, and the Garden crowd was living for it.
A Familiar Foe Awaits
Next up? A rematch that’s been 25 years in the making.
The Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals—just like they did back in 2000.
For fans who remember that intense rivalry, this series is going to bring back some serious nostalgia.
Celtics Fall Flat Without Tatum
It was always going to be an uphill battle for Boston after losing Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles in Game 4.
Without their superstar, the Celtics struggled to keep pace, shooting just 36 percent from the floor in the Game 6 loss.
To their credit, the Celtics didn’t fold immediately.
In Game 5, they came out swinging—Derrick White dropped 34 points, Jaylen Brown notched a double-double, and they secured a 25-point win to keep their season alive for one more game.
But it was clear that without Tatum, they were running on borrowed time.
That energy couldn’t carry them through the Garden storm, and the Knicks made sure of it.
Brunson and Anunoby Lead the Charge
The Knicks’ core players stepped up big time. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 23 points, setting the tone for the team’s dominance.
The chemistry, the confidence, the hustle—it all clicked when it mattered most.
Their performance wasn’t just about this game; it was the culmination of a season-long grind and belief that this team could make it past the second round for the first time in decades.
What’s Next?
With the Celtics in the rearview mirror and the Indiana Pacers waiting in the wings, the Knicks are now just four wins away from the NBA Finals.
The city’s buzzing, the fans are ready, and the team looks hungry.
This isn’t just a playoff run anymore—it’s becoming something bigger.
A story about revival, resilience, and maybe, just maybe, a shot at glory.
More updates to come as the Eastern Conference Finals tip off. Stay tuned.