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Boston Celtics Eliminated 4-2 by New York Knicks in Eastern Conference Semifinals; Game 6 Score 119-108, Tatum Absent

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Updated May 18, 2025, 08:40 PM

The Boston Celtics, the defending NBA champions, were eliminated from the 2025 NBA playoffs after losing the Eastern Conference Semifinals to the New York Knicks in six games, with a final Game 6 score of 119-108. The Celtics struggled throughout the series, notably missing key plays in the decisive moments and playing without their star, Jayson Tatum. The Knicks demonstrated a well-rounded and relentless performance, securing the series 4-2 and advancing to face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. This elimination continues a recent trend in the NBA, as six of the past seven defending champions, including the Celtics, have failed to reach the conference finals in the season following their championship win. The Celtics’ loss marks another year without a back-to-back NBA champion, and if Denver wins the title this season, it will be the seventh different champion franchise in seven years.

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