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.

New York, 52 years since their last NBA title, are now one game away from ending defending champion the Celtics’ season.

Key matchups, players to watch and a series prediction as the Celtics and Knicks square off in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Still one win from advancing, here's what the New York Knicks must do to eliminate the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics and avoid a Game 7.

The Boston Celtics ... favor of the Celtics. Naturally, they were elated and anticipated an easy victory. But alas! That was not to be. Soon the tides turned rapidly and the Knicks came back ...

The No. 2 seed Boston Celtics and No. 3 seed New York Knicks play in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs starting Monday, May 5. Who will win the series and advance to the Eastern Conference ...

Celtics top scorer Jayson Tatum will be out for tonight's game and potentially the rest of the postseason due to his ruptured Achilles tendon, according to ESPN. Celtics small forward Sam Hauser was listed as probable for tonight's game.

Fans of the team might not want to hear it, but there is at least a case to be made for a full teardown of the roster.