New York Knicks triumphantly eliminate Boston Celtics in thrilling Game 6, securing their Eastern Conference finals berth with a record-breaking 38-point victory.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each dropped 23 points as the New York Knicks stomped their way into the Eastern Conference finals, dismantling the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of their second-round series with a dominant 119-81 victory.
Mikal Bridges scored 22 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 12 rebounds to seal the deal for the third-seeded Knicks, who led by a staggering 41 points at their peak. This victory marked the largest winning playoff margin in the franchise's history.
Stars Shine for the Knicks
Boston was left reeling by New York's devastating performance, with the Knicks shooting an impressive 46.2% from the field and draining 16 of 45 3-pointers. The Knicks also out-rebounded Boston 55-36.
The Season is Far From Over for the Knicks
"We're not done yet," Bridges admitted after the game. "We came out there tonight and played hard and handled our business, but our season is far from over. We have more to do."
The Celtics' Disappointing Finale
Defending NBA Champion Boston was led by Jaylen Brown's 20 points, but the Celtics were crippled by the loss of star player Jayson Tatum, who was sidelined with a ruptured right Achilles during Game 4.
Brown fouled out late in the third quarter, and the Knicks' lead stood at an insurmountable 33 points at that point. Anunoby put the nail in the coffin with back-to-back 3-pointers, capping off a 10-0 run that extended the Knicks' lead to 92-51 with just over a minute left in the third quarter.
Looking Ahead: Conference Finals vs Indiana Pacers
The Knicks will open the conference finals at home against the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
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Warning: Explicit Language Ahead
- team is friggin' awesome
- season ain't over until we say it is
- Celtics took an absolute beating
- Kyrie Irving is a traitor
- Boston fans are whiny little bitches
- forgot what it's like to dominate like this, huh?
- may not be over yet, but this massacre was a whole lotta fun
- The Knicks' dominance in Game 6 brings a new energy to their season, with the team being labeled as 'friggin' awesome'.
- During the post-game interview, Mikal Bridges asserted that the season ain't over until they say it is.
- The Celtics' performance in Game 6 was nothing short of a beating, taking an absolute pounding from the outstanding Knicks.
