Underdog Celtics Face Off Against Favored Knicks in Thrilling Game 6 of NBA Playoffs

The Boston Celtics' season hangs in the balance as they take on the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The Celtics, who have been an underdog in each of their past two postseason games, will need to rely on their strong defense, efficient offense, and resilient spirit to overcome the odds and force a Game 7.

The Celtics' journey to this point has been filled with challenges, including the loss of star player Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles in Game 4. Despite this setback, the Celtics have shown their resilience by defeating the Knicks 127-102 in Game 5 on Wednesday night. To force a Game 7, they will have to do it all again as an underdog in an unfamiliar situation for them.

Bettors are backing the Knicks at BetMGM, with 67% of wagers on the Knicks moneyline at -145 odds and 72% of wagers on New York at -2.5. The Knicks are looking to avenge their loss in Game 4 and will be looking to take advantage of the hostile environment at Madison Square Garden.

The game will be a test of wills for both teams, with the Celtics looking to extend their season and the Knicks looking to secure their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. The atmosphere at Madison Square Garden will be electric, and fans will be on the edge of their seats as the two teams go head-to-head in a battle for survival.

With both teams having something to prove and a lot on the line, it's sure to be a thrilling game that will leave fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer sounds. The Celtics will need to pull out all the stops if they are to overcome the odds and force a Game 7, but with their strong defense, efficient offense, and resilient spirit, they are certainly capable of doing so.