Short -haired eliminated laurel defenders in the NBA
New York Knicks basketball players are the finalists of the NBA Eastern Conference. In the sixth game, they eliminated last year’s champions Boston Celtics with 119-81 in Madison Square Garden and won the series 4: 2 in victories. In the closing match for conference laurel, their competitors will be Indiana Pacers.
For the first time in 25 years, the short -lived parties made their appearance in the conference final. As many as six players scored a two -digit number of points: Jalen Brunson and OG ANUNOBY After 23, Mikal Bridges 22, Karl-Anhony Towns 21, Miles McBride and Josh Hart After 10, the latter also stood out with a triple twin (10 points, 11 rebounds and 11 passes).
On the other side where they still missed Jayson Tatumwho injured the Achilles tendon in the fourth game, was only competitive with 20 points Jaylen Brown. In Boston, they hoped that they could repeat the play from the fifth match in New York and extend the series, but this time they were completely helpless. The hosts got all quarters, and the foundation stone was erected in another, in which they were better with 38:17, leaving the half time with a 64:37 advantage. In the third quarter, the difference was already 41 points.
OG ANUNOBY was also very mood. Photo: Bob Dechiara/Reuters
Brunson: Dad will not like that
“We showed our best basketball. In the attack we found a way to stop them and our attack simply ran, « he was for Espn told Brunson. After 25 years he will succeed his father Rickwho played with New York Parv in the Eastern Conference Finals. “This is a really big achievement. The fact that we have made it to the finals after 25 years means a lot for the club and the city, « said the former teammate Luke Doncic At Dallas and mutilated, « Of course, the father will not like this. »
“From start to finish, the team played exceptional. Boston has a top team in attack and defense. They play their game and they don’t give you anything. You have to get everything. But this time we have succeeded in a top performance, which should not sleep us. We need to prepare for the next competitor. Indiana is also extraordinary, ”he noted Tom Thibodeaua short -term coach.
The enthusiasm for basketball in New York is growing. Today’s duel was also viewed by the famous on the edge of the playground Timothee Chalamet, Lenny Kravitz, Ben Stiller and Spike Lee.
