The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 119-81 in Recreation 6 to win the collection at Madison Sq. Backyard on Friday evening.
The Knicks are actually within the Japanese Convention finals for the primary time since 2000.
“Most likely,” mentioned Tom Thibodeau when requested if this was the staff’s greatest postseason efficiency to date. “I assumed from begin to end that we had been terrific.”
The 38-point margin additionally represents the biggest postseason win in staff historical past.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby lead the scoring with 23 factors every. Mikal Bridges had 22 factors, with Karl-Anthony Cities ending with 21 factors.
Josh Hart had a triple double with 10 factors, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds.
Bridges regarded ahead to the subsequent spherical.
“I simply assume there’s nonetheless extra to go. We’re not finished,” mentioned Bridges. “We performed onerous and dealt with enterprise, however the season’s not over but.”
The Knicks will host the Pacers on Wednesday evening.
