New York reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years by routing Boston 119-81 in Game 6.
The 38-point victory was the largest postseason winning margin in Knicks history and completed a 4-2 series triumph.
Knicks take control before half-time
Boston held its only lead at 5-4. New York moved back ahead one minute later and never trailed again.
A 13-3 run in the second quarter pushed the advantage to 22 before the Knicks entered half-time leading 64-37.
The 27-point margin matched the franchise’s largest half-time playoff lead of the shot-clock era.
All five starters reach double figures
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby scored 23 each. Mikal Bridges added 22 and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 21.
Josh Hart recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for a triple-double. Miles McBride scored 10 from the bench.
New York outrebounded Boston 55-36 and led by as many as 41 in the third quarter.
Boston’s title defence ends
The Celtics played without Jayson Tatum after his Achilles rupture in Game 4. Jaylen Brown scored 20 before fouling out late in the third.
Boston shot 36 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from three as its repeat bid ended.
The Knicks clinched a playoff series at home for the first time since 1999. Their reward was another historic matchup with Indiana, the same opponent they faced in their last conference finals appearance.
