NBA Playoffs: Knicks knock out Celtics in Game 6, to battle Pacers in Conference Finals

After defeating the Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6, the New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

The victory means that the Celtics one-year NBA title reign is over and there will be a new champion.

Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 23 points to propel the New York Knicks to victory.

The 1999 East finals were the last time the Knicks had won a playoff series at home.

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The Knicks' 38-point victory margin was their biggest in a postseason game, with Mikal Bridges scoring 22 points and Karl-Anthony Towns scoring 21.

The Celtics, who lost their top scorer, Jayson Tatum, to an Achilles tendon rupture in Game 4, thought they still had enough to return to Boston for Game 7 and continue their title defense, thanks to 20 points from Jaylen Brown.

For the Knicks, Hart finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.

The Knicks, who will play the Indiana Pacers—whom they faced in their previous conference finals appearance in 2000.