Confidence among New York Knicks fans is soaring to new heights.
Tuesday’s 121-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals gave their supporters plenty to celebrate.
A sea of orange and blue chanted in unison as fans poured out of Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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“We want Boston! We want Boston!” echoed through the streets after the Knicks’ decisive win.
Despite not yet clinching the series, needing one more victory against the Pacers either in Indiana on Thursday or back at MSG on Saturday, fans are already fired up about a potential clash with the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
On the other side of the East bracket, the Celtics hold a 3-1 lead heading into Game 5 of their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Emotions ran high during Tuesday’s game. Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo had a heated exchange with Pacers big man Myles Turner in the second half.
After the game, DiVincenzo shared his thoughts on the incident with reporters.
“They were trying to be tough guys,” said DiVincenzo. “That’s not their identity. … Nobody’s gonna fight in the NBA. Take the foul, keep it moving. You’re not a tough guy, just keep it moving.”
The Knicks are now just one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the 1999-2000 season.
