The New York Knicks earned their first Eastern Conference finals berth since 2000 with a 119-81 Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. The game wasn't in doubt after the first quarter, as New York absolutely dominated both ends of the floor. It was the largest playoff victory in franchise history.

The Knicks have a second chance to finish off the Celtics after a disappointing Game 5. Boston’s 127-102 win was drama-filled, with Jalen Brunson fouling out early in the fourth quarter and Josh Hart being bloodied after an elbow to the face. The Knicks will look to bounce back in Game 6, which sees the series return to Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks looked every bit like legitimate title contenders in their decisive Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics. And if that version of New York shows up again in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers,