The Knicks Are Headed Back To The ECF For The First Time Since

HIT THE MUSIC!

The Empire State Strikes Back

In a plot twist that would make Hollywood jealous, the New York Knicks have vanquished the reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, in a 4-2 series victory that has Madison Square Garden buzzing louder than a subway at rush hour. After years of heartbreak, rebuilds, and more rebuilds, the Knicks have punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.

Game 1: The Comeback Kids

The series opener saw the Knicks erase a 20-point deficit, with Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each dropping 29 points. Mikal Bridges sealed the 108-105 overtime win with a clutch steal from Jaylen Brown . The Celtics, meanwhile, set an NBA playoff record by missing 45 three-pointers.

Game 2: Déjà Vu All Over Again

Game 2 mirrored the first, with the Knicks overcoming another 20-point hole to win 91-90. Mikal Bridges erupted for 14 fourth-quarter points, and Brunson’s late free throws clinched the victory . The Celtics’ offense faltered, missing 13 straight shots in the final period.

Game 3: The Celtics Strike Back

Returning to Madison Square Garden, the Celtics dominated Game 3, leading wire-to-wire in a 115-93 rout. Payton Pritchard led Boston with 23 points, while the Knicks struggled to find their rhythm.

Game 4: The Garden Party

The Knicks bounced back in Game 4, with Jalen Brunson scoring 39 points to lead a 121-113 comeback win. Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby combined for 66 points. Tragically for Boston, Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles late in the game, a blow that would haunt the Celtics.

Game 5: Celtics’ Last Stand

Facing elimination, the Celtics responded with a 127-102 victory in Game 5. Derrick White scored 34 points, and Jaylen Brown added 26. The Knicks’ Josh Hart led with 24 points, but the team couldn’t match Boston’s energy.

Game 6: The Garden Eruption

Back home for Game 6, the Knicks delivered a historic 119-81 beatdown, their largest playoff victory margin. Karl-Anthony Towns broke out with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Josh Hart notched a triple-double. The Celtics, without Tatum and with ailing stars, couldn’t withstand the Knicks’ onslaught.

Conclusion: A New Era Begins

From perennial underdogs to Eastern Conference finalists, the Knicks’ journey has been nothing short of cinematic. With a resilient roster and a city behind them, they’re poised to continue this remarkable run against the Indiana Pacers. After 25 years, the Knicks are back, and the Garden is alive once more.