When the New York Knicks tipped off against the Boston Celtics in Game 6 on Friday, they carried the weight of a 25‑year drought without an Eastern Conference finals berth. But from the opening whistle at Madison Square Garden, the MSG faithful sensed that history might finally bend in their favor. By halftime, New York had built a 27‑point lead. They went on to rout Boston 119–81—the most lopsided playoff victory in franchise history.

The Boston Celtics, facing a must-win Knicks vs Celtics Game 5 without superstar Jayson Tatum, responded with a statement 127–102 victory at TD Garden. While Jaylen Brown poured in 26 points, eight rebounds, and 12 assists, and Derrick White exploded for a game‑high 34 points, it was backup center Luke Kornet who stole the spotlight—and cemented his place in NBA playoff lore.

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The Jayson Tatum injury cast a shadow over the Celtics’ 121-113 loss to the Knicks in Game 4. Tatum, Boston’s six-time All-Star, dove for a loose ball with less than three minutes remaining. He came down hard on his right ankle. The Celtics are now down 3-1 in the series, and Tatum’s condition remains unclear.

The celtics vs knicks playoff rivalry reached new heights Monday as the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in Game 4. Jalen Brunson poured in 39 points and handed out 12 assists. With the win, the Knicks sit one victory from their first Eastern Conference finals berth in 25 years. All-Star Jayson Tatum, who led Boston with 42 points, was carried off with a right-leg injury in the final minutes.

The Celtics’ 118-112 win over the Knicks last night wasn’t just a game—it was a Derrick White highlight reel on steroids. With Jayson Tatum sidelined (rest) and Jaylen Brown in foul trouble, White went full “hold my Gatorade” mode, dropping a career-high 32 points and snatching the spotlight in a clash that reshaped the Eastern Conference playoff race.