US EditionKnicks try to secure series win over the Celtics
- The New York Knicks lead the Boston Celtics 3-2 in their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series, aiming to clinch the win at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
- The series follows a historic rivalry with the Celtics winning all four regular-season games and Boston losing star Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury sustained in Game 4.
- Boston rebounded in Game 5 with a 127-102 victory fueled by Derrick White’s 34 points and Jaylen Brown’s 26-point double-double despite Tatum's absence.
- The Knicks are favored by 2.5 points heading into Game 6, with analysts highlighting New York's strong advantage. Kendrick Perkins emphasized that failing to close out the series at this stage would be an enormous letdown.
- The Knicks' potential series win implies a first Conference Finals appearance since 2000 and threatens the Celtics' title defense amid significant adjustments without Tatum.
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What Time Does It Start and Which Channel Does Knicks vs. Celtics Transmit for Game 6 of the NBA 2025 Playoffs?
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Which former Wildcats are still alive in the NBA Playoffs?
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Knicks looking to play ‘desperate’ in critical Game 6
Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesBob DeChiara-Imagn Images The New York Knicks had an opportunity to close out the second round series against the Boston Celtics on the road in Game 5, but they fell completely flat in the second half. The Knicks need to play with more desperation in Game 6 After entering halftime tied at 59, the Knicks’ offense became stagnant and they stopped defending the perimeter. The Celtics outscored New York by 25 in the second h…
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