The New York Knicks have pushed one more dire metropolitan drought — and perhaps a few unflattering narratives — closer to extinction. New York is one win away

Manhattan basketball coach Castelli “Stelli” Laflotte, 34, drained an epic half-court shot at a Knicks game in January, winning $1,000 cash and a new Kia SUV.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered the injury during Game 4 against the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: (L-R) NFL Player Stefon Diggs and rapper Cardi B sits court-side during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City.

The James Dolan-founded independent expenditure committee has released digital ads for Maya Kornberg, Dermot Smyth and incumbent Council Member Darlene Mealy.

"The energy is electrifying, just like inside the Garden," said Luis Meneses of the Bronx. "I highly recommend everybody who wants to come to the Garden and watch a game on game days."

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals. In the East, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are a win away from reaching the conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

We think it is more likely Boston rises to the occasion on Monday, but only the Celtics can answer that particular call.