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The first time to enter the Eastern Conference Final in the 21st century! The Knicks scored 20+ points, won 38 points, eliminated the Celtics 4-2

5:57am, 19 May 2025【Basketball】

The Knicks returned to home today, defeated the Celtics 119-81, and successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals 4-2, and will fight against the Pacers. It is worth mentioning that the two teams had already fought in the semi-finals last year, and the Knicks finally lost to the Pacers 3-4 and missed the Eastern Conference Finals.

In addition, this is also the first time the Knicks have entered the Eastern Conference Finals since entering the 21st century. The last time was in 2000 25 years ago. Moreover, the Eastern Conference Finals opponents are also Pacers, but they were eliminated by the Pacers 2-4 in the big score. This season's regular season, the Knicks faced the Pacers 2 wins and 1 loss, with a slightly superior record in the match.

Knicks spent the game in the second quarter today, scoring a 38-17 net victory of 21 points in a single quarter, leading by 27 points at the end of the half, and tying the team's record completely lost the suspense in the second half. The Knicks finally won 38 points, setting the biggest win difference in the team's playoffs history, with the previous record of 36 points in 1970.

Knicks opened fire today, with 4 players in the team scoring 20+ points. Brunson performed efficiently and comprehensively, playing for 34 minutes, made 8 of 14 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, with a plus-minus value + 30 highest in the game. Brunson played in the first half for 19 minutes, made 5 of 7 shots and 1 of 3 three-pointers, scoring 11 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.

Downs performed well, played 35 minutes, made 8 of 20 shots, 1 of 6 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, scored a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, and also had 3 turnovers, plus and negative values ​​+25. In the first half, Towns played for 19 minutes, made 6 of 13 shots, 1 of 4 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds.

Anunobi regained his touch, played for 38 minutes, made 7 of 18 shots, 4 of 13 three-pointers, 5 of 5 free throws, scored 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 breaks and 2 blocks, with a plus-negative value of +26. Bridges also performed well, playing in less than 30 minutes, shooting 9 of 15 shots, 4 of 7 three-pointers, scoring 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, with plus-minus value +25.

Hart was very comprehensive, playing for 33 minutes, making 3 of 8 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, 3 of 4 free throws, scoring a triple-double of 10 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, plus or negative value +24. Hart also became the first Knicks player to win a triple-double in the playoffs after more than 50 years since Walter Fraser in the 71-72 season.