Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 and advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals
- The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 held at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
- The Knicks reached this milestone for the first time in 25 years after overcoming injuries to the Celtics and improving their playoff performance.
- Key contributions came from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, each scoring 23 points, while the Knicks built a 27-point halftime lead and a final 38-point margin.
- Celtics guard Derrick White said, "We didn't have the same team this year that we had last year," reflecting Boston's challenges after losing Jayson Tatum to injury.
- The Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in the conference finals starting Wednesday night in New York, marking a significant test as they aim to continue their postseason progress.
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