Keypoints Summary: Kicks Fans go wild

• Game 1 of the Eastern Finals starts Wednesday at MSG

• Knicks destroy Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 to win series

• First Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 24 years

• Fans erupt in massive street party across Manhattan

• Times Square lit up like New Year’s Eve

• Empire State Building glows blue and orange in celebration

Knicks Blow Out Celtics in Game 6

The New York Knicks delivered a historic 119-81 beatdown to the Boston Celtics on Friday night, clinching their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. It was the biggest margin of victory in Knicks playoff history, and it happened right inside Madison Square Garden, the Mecca of basketball.

With the Garden crowd chanting “Knicks in six” through the fourth quarter, the atmosphere was electric. The Celtics didn’t stand a chance. Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Karl-Anthony Towns lit up the scoreboard while the Celtics fell apart without injured star Jayson Tatum.

Now, the Knicks are just four wins away from the NBA Finals, with their next challenge being the Indiana Pacers. Game 1 is already sold out for Wednesday night at MSG.

NYC Fans Erupt Into Madness

What followed the win was unlike anything New York has seen in decades. As the final buzzer sounded, the celebration began—not just inside MSG, but all over Manhattan.

Fans stormed 7th Avenue like it was Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Blue and orange filled the streets. Fireworks exploded overhead. People climbed on each other’s shoulders, danced on rooftops, and sprinted through traffic waving Knicks flags.

And yes—Knicks fans climbed traffic lights and hung from poles just to get a better view of the action.

Times Square Turns Into Basketball Heaven

Times Square was absolutely jam-packed. Hundreds of thousands of fans poured into the heart of the city chanting, screaming, singing, and hugging strangers like they just won the lottery. Rockets shot into the sky. Music blasted from car stereos. It was a full-on citywide party.

Even the Empire State Building got in on the fun, lighting up in blue and orange to mark the occasion. The last time this kind of energy filled the city streets for a basketball game, it was the 1999 playoffs.

24-Year Drought Finally Over

This win ends a 24-year drought. The Knicks are no longer a punchline or a “maybe next year” team. They’ve arrived. No more company for the Wizards (46 years), Hornets (35 years), or Sixers (24 years). New York is back in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Knicks’ journey to this point has been full of grit, comebacks, and clutch performances—especially from Brunson and the new-look roster. And fans have been riding that emotional rollercoaster all the way.

Kicks Fans go wild – What’s Next?

The Knicks now prepare for a fierce showdown with the Indiana Pacers. Game 1 tips off Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Tickets are already gone, with resale prices hitting $5,000 and more.

And let’s be clear: The Knicks are no longer underdogs. They’re favorites.

Could this be the year New York finally brings home an NBA title?

For now, the city is still buzzing. The fans are chanting. And the party? It’s far from over.