The New York Knicks earned their first Eastern Conference finals berth since 2000 with a 119-81 Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. The game wasn't in doubt after the first quarter, as New York absolutely dominated both ends of the floor. It was the largest playoff victory in franchise history.

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Knicks Game 6 in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The last time its oldest pro basketball team made the NBA’s conference finals, New York City was a fundamentally different place.

Jalen Brunson, who fouled out in Game 5, will be looking to get back on track along with the rest of his Knicks teammates. The winner of this series will face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Thomas Harley scored in overtime on Saturday night to help the Stars secure a series-winning 2-1 Game 6 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Jets in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Stars will now advance to take on the Oilers with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line.