The New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years on Friday night, strolling to a 119-81 victory over reigning champions the Boston Celtics in Game 6.

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 Mets dropped Friday night's series opener, and that snapped a 4-game win streak in Subway Series matchups. Armed with a top-third offense, New York has managed just 2 combined runs in losing its last 2 games,

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. New York Yankees MLB game to be played on May 17, 2025 on ESPN.

The New York Mets and New York Yankees are set to begin one of the most anticipated series on the 2025 MLB regular season schedule. While the Subway Series always brings intrigue, this year has a new element because of superstar outfielder Juan Soto.