The Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics in the other Eastern Conference semifinal series, 4-2. Jalen Brunson has been stellar for New York, averaging 28.8 points per game. The trio of Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges have all been key to getting the Knicks to this series.

The New York Knicks earned their first Eastern Conference finals berth since 2000 with a 119-81 Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. The game wasn't in doubt after the first quarter, as New York absolutely dominated both ends of the floor. It was the largest playoff victory in franchise history.

The New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years on Friday night, strolling to a 119-81 victory over reigning champions the Boston Celtics in Game 6.