The New York Knicks reached the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs after narrowly defeating the Detroit Pistons but face a tough challenge against the defending champion Boston Celtics. Coming into the series as heavy underdogs, the Knicks aim to overcome their previous two seasons' semifinal exits to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. The Celtics, a formidable opponent with recent Finals experience, present a daunting obstacle for Tom Thibodeau's team, intensifying the stakes for both the players and the coach's job security.
"The New York Knicks' reward for squeaking past the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs is a tilt with the defending champion Boston Celtics a team that has provided nightmares for Tom Thibodeau and Co. this season."
"Getting to this point is the bare minimum for a Knicks team of this caliber, though they come in as heavy underdogs against their Atlantic Division rivals."
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