Keypoints Summary: Knicks Humiliate Celtics
- Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in historic Game 6
- Largest playoff win in Knicks franchise history
- Celtics suffer their worst playoff loss ever
- Madison Square Garden crowd goes wild, celebrities join in
- Knicks now head to Eastern Conference Finals vs. Indiana Pacers
- Game 1 set for Wednesday in NYC — ticket prices soaring to $5,000
- Entire city of New York celebrates all night long
Knicks Destroy Celtics in Game 6 Blowout
This wasn’t just a win. It was a bloodbath. The New York Knicks absolutely demolished the Boston Celtics on Friday night, winning 119-81 in the most dominant performance of the 2025 NBA Playoffs so far.
The victory was not just a game-changer — it was history in motion. The Knicks are heading to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, and the Big Apple has lost its collective mind in celebration!
Madison Square Garden: A Wall of Noise and Pure Joy
A sold-out 20,000-strong crowd at Madison Square Garden turned into a madhouse by halftime, with fans chanting, jumping, and celebrating every bucket. Knicks fans were already standing and cheering before the third quarter even started!
Celebrities flooded the front row — Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, and many more were spotted going wild with joy, high-fiving fans and hugging strangers like it was 1973 all over again.
First Half Carnage: Knicks Up by 27 at the Break
The Knicks came out firing and never looked back.
- First Quarter: Knicks 26 – Celtics 20
- Second Quarter: Knicks 38 – Celtics 17
- Halftime Score: Knicks 64 – Celtics 37
It was pure domination. The Celtics looked completely lost without Jayson Tatum, and the Knicks smelled blood. The team’s intensity was off the charts, and the Celtics had no answers.
Second Half: Knicks Keep Their Foot on the Gas
You’d think the Knicks would take it easy with such a massive lead. Nope. They kept their foot on Boston’s throat.
- Third Quarter: Knicks 28 – Celtics 20
- Fourth Quarter: Knicks 27 – Celtics 24 (bench players!)
- Final Score: Knicks 119 – Celtics 81
The 38-point margin is the biggest playoff win in Knicks history and the worst playoff loss Boston has ever suffered.
NYC Explodes in Celebration
The moment the final buzzer sounded, the party began — and it hasn’t stopped.
Crowds flooded Times Square, singing “Go New York Go!” while cab drivers honked their horns in rhythm. Knicks jerseys and flags filled every corner of Manhattan, and celebrations were heard across Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
“It feels like a national holiday!” one fan shouted outside the Garden.
Knicks Head to Eastern Conference Finals
Next up: a battle against the Indiana Pacers for a trip to the NBA Finals.
- Game 1: Wednesday at Madison Square Garden
- Game 2: Friday at MSG
- Game 3 & 4: In Indiana
- Game 5-7 (if necessary): Rotate back to New York
And yes, tickets for Game 1 are already hitting $5,000 on resale markets.
Knicks Are the New Title Favorites
With the Celtics sent packing, and the Lakers, Warriors, and Bucks already out, the Knicks suddenly look like legit title contenders. Their path to the NBA Finals goes through the Pacers, and fans believe this is their moment.
If they win, they’ll face either the Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, or Oklahoma City Thunder in what could be the most exciting Finals matchup in years.
Brunson, Bridges, and Bench Bring the Heat
Jalen Brunson continues to prove he’s the face of the franchise. He dropped another masterclass performance with 39 points and 12 assists. Mikal Bridges was sensational on defense and deadly from the perimeter, while Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby added balanced scoring.
Even the Knicks bench got in on the action, outscoring Boston’s reserves in garbage time and turning the final quarter into a parade.
Celtics Collapse Without Tatum
Let’s not sugarcoat it: The Celtics were a disaster.
Without Jayson Tatum, who’s now out with a torn Achilles, the team had zero chemistry and no leadership. Jaylen Brown tried to carry the load but was ice-cold, and Kristaps Porzingis was invisible.
Boston ends their season in total disarray, and major changes could be on the horizon.
Knicks Humiliate Celtics – What’s Next?
- Game 1 Knicks vs. Pacers – Wednesday @ Madison Square Garden
- Tickets starting at $1,500 and rising fast
- NBA Finals within reach for New York
This isn’t just a team on a hot streak — this is a Knicks revival. The ghosts of ’94 and 2000 are finally being put to rest.
Get ready, Knicks fans. The next chapter starts now.
This team is not done. This city is not done. And if the Knicks keep playing like this — there’s only one destination left: the NBA Championship.