New York Knicks sentence the Celtics and have reasons to dream

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Sat, 05/17/2025 - 07:47

New York Knicks defeat the Celtics. Photo: gettyimages

The utopia became reality. New York Knicks have managed to eliminate Boston Celtics after a sixth game at Madison Square Garden where they were superior from the start. With a starting five that showed no mercy to the team from Massachusetts, they advance to the Eastern Conference Finals after a victory of 119-81.

Basketball, like life, is completely unpredictable, but with talent, determination, and hard work, it is very possible for things to turn out well. New York Knicks entered the 2025 NBA playoffs feeling far below the level of the Boston Celtics, especially after struggling to defeat the Pistons. However, Jalen Brunson and company raised their game in the series against the reigning champions, leading the legendary New York franchise to the Conference Finals 25 years later.

- Josh Hart recorded a triple-double in the playoffs for the first time in a Knicks player since 1972

From the tip-off, it was clear they were not going to let this opportunity to close out the series at home slip away. In an impressive atmosphere, Jalen Brunson (23 points), Karl-Anthony Towns (21/12), Mikal Bridges (22 points), and OG Anunoby (23/9/2) quickly laid the foundation for a victory in which Josh Hart, a player who perfectly embodies the virtues of this team, played a significant role by achieving a noteworthy triple-double with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. They showed no mercy to a Celtics team lacking arguments, heavily impacted by Tatum's absence, and bidding farewell to their dream of defending the crown.

Next, New York Knicks will face the great challenge of returning to the NBA Finals, for which they will need to regroup soon. They will have to defeat the Indiana Pacers in a series with a taste of revenge, following what happened last year when the team from Indianapolis emerged victorious over a physically exhausted Knicks side. They now hold the role of favorites to become the champions of the Eastern Conference and keep dreaming of a ring that seemed unattainable a few weeks ago, but now appears within reach.