The New York Knicks Jalen Brunson (left) drives on the Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown (7) in second half action in game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden New York on Fri May 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals podcast:

#1 25 years of waiting is over for the New York Knicks who reached the Eastern Conference Finals with a 119-81 game 6 win on Friday night over the Boston Celtics who were last season’s NBA Finals champion.

#2 The Knicks Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby both scored 23 points that helped lead the Knicks to the series win over the Celtics. Both were key in getting the Knicks this far.

#3 Makai Bridges had 22 points and Karl Anthony Towns had 21 points and the Knicks 38 point win over the Celtics was the biggest win in a post season game.

#4 The Celtics Jaylen Brown had 20 points but without Jayson Tatum who was out with a ruptured Achilles tendon in game 4 the Celtics were down a crucial player and couldn’t get the job done.

#5 Next up for the New York Knicks the Indiana Pacers who defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in the last round. The Knicks and Pacers tip off Wed May 21st at Madison Square Garden for game 1 of the third round.

Michael Roberson is NBA analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com