The Knicks, who were 0-4 against the Celtics in the regular season, triumphed 4-2 in the playoffs, culminating in a decisive 119-81 Game 6 victory that secured their place in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla praised the Knicks, acknowledging their strong performance despite losing leading scorer Jayson Tatum to injury; Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 20 points in Game 6. The Knicks, now preparing for Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, demonstrated their resilience and readiness to compete at a high level.
