Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 and advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals
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- The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 119-81, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.
- Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 23 points, while the Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in their next matchup.
- The Celtics, missing their top scorer Jayson Tatum, fell behind early and pulled their starters in the third quarter.
- The game concluded with a 38-point victory margin, the largest for the Knicks in a postseason game.
I’m new here but just know how much New York loves their sports, especially the Knicks.— Mikal Bridges expressing his excitement about being part of the Knicks' journey.
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