New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns, right, looks to pass the ball past Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) AP

On Thursday evening, the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons by a score of 116-113. With their Game 6 victory, the Knicks have now advanced to the second

The regular-season rivalry wasn't very much of a rivalry, as the Celtics won all four matchups. Boston won the first three games by 23, 27 and 13 points, respectively, before taking the final showdown, 119-117, in overtime back on April 8 in New York.