Knicks confront Celtics in the Eastern semifinals
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Let's gaze upon the two titans clashing in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals – the mighty No. 3 seed New York Knicks and the reigning champ Boston Celtics.
The Knicks procured their victory against the Detroit Pistons, edging them out 116-113 in Game 6, thus clinching the first-round playoff series, 4-2, on May 2 (PH time).
Jalen Brunson's astonishing performance crowned the duel as iconic, when he drained a game-winning three-pointer with mere 4.3 seconds remaining on the clock.
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The Boston-Knicks series ignites on Tuesday (PH time) at Boston.
"They're the defending champion, so we've gotta bring our A-game," claimed coach Tom Thibodeau[3]. / RSC
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References:
[1] "Knicks Clinch Playoff Series Against Pistons with Game 6 Victory". ESPN, May 2, 2025.
[2] "Jalen Brunson Hits Game-Winning Three Against Detroit Pistons". NBC Sports, May 2, 2025.
[3] "Thibodeau: 'We've Gotta Be at Our Best'" . Yahoo Sports, May 3, 2025.
- In the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, the New York Knicks, the victorious squad against the Detroit Pistons, will face the defending champion Boston Celtics.
- Jalen Brunson, a key player for the Knicks, showcased an iconic performance by making a game-winning three-pointer in the final moments of their last game.
- The first game of the Boston-Knicks series is set to take place on Tuesday, as the Knicks prepare to bring their best against the defending champions.
- According to coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks must give their best effort against the powerful Boston Celtics, who will present a significant challenge in the sports arena of basketball in the NBA.
