Knicks superfan Spike Lee warns against taking series to Game 7 in Boston

The New York Knicks have a chance to reach the conference finals for the first time in 25 years. Before Game 6 against the Boston Celtics on Friday night, superfan Spike Lee issued the team a stern warning.

During Friday's episode of "First Take," Lee gave his thoughts on New York's semifinal matchup. He wants to see Jalen Brunson and company end things at Madison Square Garden and avoid a Game 7 in Boston.

"I don't want to go back to Boston for Game 7," Lee said. "So let's just end it here tonight."

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In the final minutes of Game 5, the series was completely flipped on its head when Jayson Tatum got injured. The star forward suffered an Achilles injury and will be out of action for the foreseeable future. With the Celtics losing their best player, New York is in a prime position to send the defending champions home.

Stephen A. Smith lays out path for Jalen Brunson to be dubbed a top-three player in Knicks history

As the Knicks continue their quest for a championship, the discourse around Jalen Brunson has gotten louder. With all he's been able to accomplish in his time with New York, many believe he belongs alongside the franchise's all-time greats.

Stephen A. Smith has never been shy about his fandom of the Knicks. He's boasted on their behalf all playoffs, but recently zeroed in on the All-Star guard. During "First Take," he laid out the idea of Brunson becoming a top-three player for the iconic franchise.

"If Jalen Brunson propels New York to the championship," Stephen A. said. "He's top three Knick all time."

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New York has longed for an NBA championship, last hoisting the trophy in 1973. Based on how the Knicks have looked this postseason, they have arguably their best chance to end this drought.

As for Brunson, he has done everything possible to carry New York in these playoffs. Through 11 games, he is averaging 29.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists. Brunson will be called upon again to deliver a big performance on Friday night as New York attempts to eliminate the shorthanded Celtics. Game 6 is set to tip off at 8:00 pm ET on ESPN.

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Kevin McCormick is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with over four years of experience in journalism and a bachelor's degree in Sports Management Marketing from Holy Family University.

Kevin has worked with various notable outlets throughout his career, including 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, Heavy Sports, and Sports Illustrated/FanNation, before joining Sportskeeda in March 2022.

Specializing in NBA and WNBA coverage, Kevin's passion for basketball stems from his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Among his favorite players are Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, and Steph Curry, while his all-time favorites include Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Kevin holds Coach K in high regard for the large input he's had on the game helping mold players across multiple generations. Kevin believes the iconic rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped elevate the league to its current status.

Through his writing, Kevin provides in-depth analysis and insights into player and coach quotes. He prioritizes sourcing information from credible and reliable outlets.

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