The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics rivalry is budding, and with each game passing in the series, it’s only becoming clearer.
For decades, fans have been passionately debating which city truly deserves the title of ‘ultimate sports city.’
Recently, New York mayor Eric Adams sent a fiery two-word jab at the Boston Celtics in his latest tweet.
After the Celtics snagged a win over the New York Knicks, he took to social media and posted a cheeky message.
“Buck Foston,” Adams wrote in his tweet.
BUCK FOSTON
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) May 15, 2025
It’s a classic line that many New Yorkers proudly wear on t-shirts and shout at games.
Now, as the Knicks gear up to face off against the Celtics in an important Game 6 at Madison Square Garden, you can bet that phrase will be ringing throughout the arena.
Excitement is in the air, and you can feel the energy build as fans prepare to support their teams in this epic showdown.
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Knicks Have High Hopes From The Bench
They are one step away from scripting their 25-year-long history of advancing to the NBA Conference Finals. And the Knicks have high hopes from the bench.
Mitchell Robinson really shone in the Knicks’ Game 5 loss against the Celtics. While the game was tough overall, Robinson’s performance was a bright spot.
He brought his signature hustle on defense and was a beast on the offensive boards. The highlight of his night? He hit all six of his free throws, which was a pleasant surprise considering he had struggled this postseason, making only 11 out of 38 previously.
Mitchell Robinson on Facebook pic.twitter.com/g5wjh1CvqY
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 16, 2025
Every time he made a free throw, Knicks fans roared with excitement. It was a pretty clever move by the Celtics to send him to the line, hoping to exploit his free-throw issues. But it backfired in Game 5.
Another player who deserves a shoutout is Miles McBride. After a rocky start in the first round against the Pistons, he’s really found his groove in the semifinals. He’s been putting up around 7.6 points per game and hitting some important three-pointers.
In Game 5, he contributed 11 points and three assists, proving he can step up when needed.
As the Knicks gear up for Game 6, they’ll be looking to build on these positive moments. They will also need to keep an eye on Precious Achiuwa, who’s listed as questionable for the next game due to an ankle sprain.