Knicks Obliterate Celtics in Historic Game 6 Blowout to Reach Eastern Finals
You would not believe what happened last night at Madison Square Garden—it was one of those nights that instantly becomes part of New York sports lore. The New York Knicks absolutely dominated the Boston Celtics in Game 6, closing the series with a jaw-dropping 119-81 victory. That’s right—38 points. The Knicks not only knocked out the defending champions, but they did it in such decisive, ruthless fashion that it felt like watching a team announce to the world: "We're back."
It’s been 25 years since the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals. The last time that happened, most of us were still getting used to dial-up internet. But last night, the energy inside the Garden was electric—celebrities were out, the fans were roaring, and the Knicks fed off every second of it. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby both dropped 23 points, while Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns followed closely with 22 and 21, respectively. Josh Hart added his own bit of history by notching a triple-double—the first by a Knick in the postseason since Walt Frazier in 1972.
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What makes this win even more astonishing is how quickly the Celtics fell apart. Yes, they were without Jayson Tatum, who went down with an Achilles injury in Game 4, but even so, this is a team that fought back in Game 5 to keep their title defense alive. But in Game 6? They just got steamrolled. Boston trailed by 27 at the half, and the Knicks never looked back. At one point, the lead ballooned to 41. Coach Joe Mazzulla had to start pulling his starters in the third quarter—it was that bad.
The Knicks didn’t just win—they dominated every aspect of the game. They shot better, rebounded harder, and defended smarter. Their pace, ball movement, and physical presence were simply too much for the Celtics to handle. And it wasn’t just the starters—guys like Deuce McBride came in and made momentum-shifting plays, like his chasedown block that fired up the entire crowd.
You could feel the weight of two decades of frustration melting away as the final buzzer sounded. This win meant everything to Knicks fans. People poured into the streets, cheering, crying, dancing—it was a celebration 25 years in the making. From OG’s quiet consistency to Brunson’s fiery leadership, this team has something that New York hasn't had in a long time: belief.
Now, the Knicks gear up to face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals—yes, the same rivalry that lit up the '90s with those classic playoff battles. Game 1 tips off Wednesday night, right back at the Garden, where the ghosts of the past are finally being replaced by the promise of something real.
This isn't just a playoff run anymore. This is a statement. The Knicks are here, they’re for real, and they might just be heading back to the NBA Finals.
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