With All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton now leading the way, take a moment to revisit the history of a rivalry that helped shape the NBA's Eastern Conference.

Josh Hart's night proved especially historic as the New York Knicks earned a long-sought postseason advancement.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against the New York Knicks during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP

The Brooklyn native wasn't able to capture an NBA championship, but he became the face of the franchise for several years.

The Indiana Pacers knocked off the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in impressive fashion, knocking off the 64-win team in just five games. The Pacers have impres

If this constituted the Last Dance, the Celtics displayed two left feet, forgot their choreography, and faceplanted on basketball’s most hallowed dance floor, Madison Square Garden. Their dance routine resembled a sad limbo — how low can it get?

The Celtics didn't care about the cost of retaining their championship core after their dominant 2024 NBA Finals triumph last season. They hoped to break a long drought of NBA champions failing to defend their title. The last team to successfully do so was the 2018 Golden State Warriors, following up their 2017 triumph with another title.