Manila Times
Upholding Truth. Empowering the Philippines
Monday, May 19, 2025
The Nation's Story is Told with Honor
New York Knicks Defeat Boston Celtics, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals
Knicks secure a decisive victory, ending Celtics' championship reign as they prepare to face the Indiana Pacers.
NEW YORK — In a commanding performance, the New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, marking their first trip to the conference finals in 25 years and concluding the Celtics' title defense.
The game took place on May 16, 2023, at Madison Square Garden, where a jubilant crowd celebrated the occasion.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby led the Knicks’ scoring efforts with 23 points each, while Deuce McBride made a significant defensive impact, culminating in a critical chasedown block.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed with 21 points.
The Knicks' victory margin of 38 points represented their largest in postseason history.
Despite losing their leading scorer, Jayson Tatum, to a ruptured Achilles tendon in Game 4, the Celtics aimed to extend the series to a seventh game but fell short.
Jaylen Brown was the top scorer for the Celtics in Game 6, contributing 20 points.
As the game progressed, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla began substituting starters early in the third quarter once the Knicks surged to a 41-point lead.
Celtics guard Derrick White remarked on the team's challenges this season, acknowledging that they did not replicate last year's success.
The Knicks established control of the game with a pivotal 13-3 run, creating a 49-27 advantage before leading 64-37 at halftime.
This lead equaled their largest in a playoff game during the shot-clock era.
The last time they achieved a playoff series victory at home was during the 1999 Eastern Conference finals.
Looking ahead, the Knicks are set to face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, a rematch of their last appearance in this stage in 2000. Game 1 is scheduled for Wednesday night in New York.
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau highlighted the importance of focusing on the upcoming series against the formidable Pacers, emphasizing the need for preparation.
In the aftermath of the victory, fans celebrated, filling the streets around Madison Square Garden, echoing the passion and dedication of New York sports culture.
The lasting excitement was mirrored in the arena, where celebrities including Ben Stiller and Lenny Kravitz were spotted engaging with the jubilant environment.
The game took place on May 16, 2023, at Madison Square Garden, where a jubilant crowd celebrated the occasion.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby led the Knicks’ scoring efforts with 23 points each, while Deuce McBride made a significant defensive impact, culminating in a critical chasedown block.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed with 21 points.
The Knicks' victory margin of 38 points represented their largest in postseason history.
Despite losing their leading scorer, Jayson Tatum, to a ruptured Achilles tendon in Game 4, the Celtics aimed to extend the series to a seventh game but fell short.
Jaylen Brown was the top scorer for the Celtics in Game 6, contributing 20 points.
As the game progressed, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla began substituting starters early in the third quarter once the Knicks surged to a 41-point lead.
Celtics guard Derrick White remarked on the team's challenges this season, acknowledging that they did not replicate last year's success.
The Knicks established control of the game with a pivotal 13-3 run, creating a 49-27 advantage before leading 64-37 at halftime.
This lead equaled their largest in a playoff game during the shot-clock era.
The last time they achieved a playoff series victory at home was during the 1999 Eastern Conference finals.
Looking ahead, the Knicks are set to face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, a rematch of their last appearance in this stage in 2000. Game 1 is scheduled for Wednesday night in New York.
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau highlighted the importance of focusing on the upcoming series against the formidable Pacers, emphasizing the need for preparation.
In the aftermath of the victory, fans celebrated, filling the streets around Madison Square Garden, echoing the passion and dedication of New York sports culture.
The lasting excitement was mirrored in the arena, where celebrities including Ben Stiller and Lenny Kravitz were spotted engaging with the jubilant environment.
AI Disclaimer: An advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system generated the content of this page on its own. This innovative technology conducts extensive research from a variety of reliable sources, performs rigorous fact-checking and verification, cleans up and balances biased or manipulated content, and presents a minimal factual summary that is just enough yet essential for you to function as an informed and educated citizen. Please keep in mind, however, that this system is an evolving technology, and as a result, the article may contain accidental inaccuracies or errors. We urge you to help us improve our site by reporting any inaccuracies you find using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page. Your helpful feedback helps us improve our system and deliver more precise content. When you find an article of interest here, please look for the full and extensive coverage of this topic in traditional news sources, as they are written by professional journalists that we try to support, not replace. We appreciate your understanding and assistance.
