Celtic dynasty collapses! Knicks win 38 points and return to the Eastern Conference Finals after 25 years

On May 17, the NBA Playoff Eastern Conference Semi-Finals was shockingly unpopular. The New York Knicks defeated the defending champion Celtics 119-81 at Madison Square Garden, and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals 4-2 in total. This 38-point massacre victory set the Knicks' record for the biggest win in the playoffs in history and ended the Celtics' dream of three consecutive championships.

Match progress: In the first quarter, Bridges scored 12 points in a single quarter, helping the Knicks establish a 6-point advantage. The second quarter became a turning point, the Celtics fell into a scoring drought, the Knicks scored a 21-7 offensive climax, and the lead had reached 27 points at the end of the half. After the change of sides, as Brown left the field with six fouls, the Celtics completely collapsed, with the largest score difference reaching 41 points, and the final quarter was completely ruined.

Highlights of data:

6 players in the Knicks scored in double digits, rebounded 53-38 to crush their opponents

Brunson 23+6+6, Anunobi 23+10, Hart contributed a triple-double

Celtics made only 12 of 41 three-pointers, Brown made 20 points but made 7 turnovers

Porzingis continued to be in a downturn, scoring only 4 points and 5 rebounds in the game

Historical moment: This is the first time the Knicks have entered the Eastern Conference Finals since 1999, ending a 25-year wait. Coach Thibodeau said excitedly: "This arena has been waiting for this moment for too long, but our journey is not over yet. "

Eastern Conference Finals Preview: The Knicks will face the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, which will be a repeat of last season's semi-finals. Last year, the Knicks lost in the tiebreak battle, and now they are strong and vow to complete their revenge. It is worth mentioning that the two teams have played against each other three times in the regular season this season, with the Knicks having a psychological advantage of 2 wins and 1 loss.

Celtic Crisis: The dynasty dream of defending champions has caused many questions: How big is the impact of Tatum's injury? Is Brown worthy of a super maximum salary? Why is Porzingis' state continuing to be sluggish? This summer, Boston management is bound to make major adjustments.

This victory belongs not only to the Knicks, but also to the entire New York City. When the final whistle sounded, the fans of Madison Square Garden were reluctant to leave for a long time and shouted the slogan "New York is back!" After a quarter of a century, the glory of the basketball holy land is reappearing.