NBA Playoffs: Knicks knock out defending champion Celtics in Game 6, reach Eastern Conference Finals

Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 23 points as the New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000 by steamrolling the visiting Boston Celtics 119-81 on Friday in Game 6 of their semifinal series. Mikal Bridges had 22 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 12 rebounds … Read more

NBA Playoffs: Knicks take 3-1 lead over Celtics; Tatum injured in final minutes

Jalen Brunson had 39 points and 12 assists, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from its first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination with a 121-113 victory Monday night in Game 4. The Celtics will have to make the … Read more

NBA Playoffs: Knicks complete comeback vs Celtics to take 2-0 lead; Thunder get the better of Nuggets

Mikal Bridges scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter before making his second straight game-clinching steal, as New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat Boston Celtics 91-90 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jalen Brunson scored 17 points for New York and made … Read more