The New York Knicks achieved a monumental victory by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-81, reclaiming their spot in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years. This game was not just a win; it was a culmination of 25 years of frustration, prevalent among fans and former players alike, who celebrated the moment together. The Knicks' starters dominated, outscoring Boston's by a substantial margin, and the event became a jubilant occasion, highlighted by both a massive fan turnout inside Madison Square Garden and in the streets outside, as they prepared for the next challenge against the Indiana Pacers.
The Knicks answered all of the questions that had accumulated in that quarter-century and most important, the ones that dogged them throughout this season.
It had been 25 years since the Knicks made the Eastern Conference finals and 26 since they celebrated a playoff series win on their home floor.
The Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals - and by eliminating the second-seeded Celtics while Indiana knocked off top-seeded Cleveland.
The 38-point win was the largest in Knicks playoff history and the fans waited for this moment.
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