The New York Knicks just absolutely steamrolled the Boston Celtics in Game 6, 119-81, at a Madison Square Garden that was so loud it probably registered on the Richter scale. We’re talking Eastern Conference Finals, for the first time since the year 1999! Twenty-five years of waiting, of hoping, of dreaming, and it finally happened.
The city is electric, the vibes are immaculate, and leading the charge in the celebration? None other than Karl-Anthony Towns‘ girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, who hit Instagram with a victory lap so epic, she’s already thinking about the stories she’ll tell her grandkids, and it all came after she and the Knicks WAGs left a particularly bold message.
As soon as that final buzzer sounded and the Knicks officially punched their ticket, Jordyn Woods went into full celebration mode on her Instagram Stories, and it was a thing of beauty. She was right there with the team, with the fans, soaking it all in. First up, a shot of the Knicks team, a clear “WE DID THAT” moment, as they advanced to the ECF.
Then, showing that Knicks family pride, she posted an awesome picture of all the Knicks wives and girlfriends on the MSG court. This was the bold message fans were buzzing about: the group united and flashing “Knicks in 6!!” – talk about calling your shot and then watching the team deliver! She even reposted a House of Highlights graphic screaming, “KNICKS GOING TO FIRST CONFERENCE FINALS IN 25 YEARS!” You could feel the energy through the screen.
And Jordyn wasn’t just celebrating in spirit; her outfit was a whole mood. She shared a selfie captioned, “peep the shirt,” and what was she rocking? A vintage “1999 NBA Playoffs” tee! That’s a deep cut, a nod to the last time the Knicks made this kind of run, showing she knows her history and is all in on this new chapter. She even posted a clip of the insane crowd celebrating outside MSG, because this win? It was for the whole city.
But the post that has everyone talking, the one that perfectly captures the sheer joy and “is this real life?!” feeling of this Knicks run? Jordyn dropped a hilarious Simpsons meme featuring Abe Simpson animatedly telling a story. Her caption? “Me telling my grandkids about the NBA 2025 playoffs.” Yes! She’s already thinking about the legendary tales this playoff run is creating, ready to pass them down through generations. That’s how big this moment feels for everyone connected to the Knicks.
Of course, she was also her man’s biggest hype woman. She reposted a Nike graphic of KAT looking like a beast with the caption, “New York don’t play,” and shared an NBA clip of Towns hitting a ridiculous shot over two defenders, which Jordyn perfectly titled, “tough finish.” And KAT was tough. He came out aggressive from the jump in Game 6, dropping 11 of his 21 points in the first quarter, absolutely setting the tone for the Knicks’ demolition of the Celtics.
He was a monster on the boards too, grabbing 11 rebounds, part of a dominant Knicks starting five where every single player scored in double figures. This was definitely a statement win, and Jordyn Woods was right there, leading the charge on social media, already cementing this run in future family folklore.
KAT’s big apple bite – why Towns is the x-factor for Knicks’ title dreams
Alright, so the Knicks are in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Garden is buzzing, and Jordyn Woods is already planning the family history lessons. But let’s talk about a huge reason why they’re here and why they’ve got a real shot at this thing: Karl-Anthony Towns. That Game 6 performance against Boston? That was KAT reminding everyone what he’s capable of. He came out breathing fire, dropping 12 of his 21 in that dominant first half, basically telling the Celtics, “Nah, not tonight.”
Since coming over from Minnesota in that blockbuster trade for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo – KAT has been finding his groove in the Big Apple. It’s a different role for him, as he told SLAM Magazine, “my role here is different than it was in Minnesota. I just wanted to be the best I could be for my teammates, and New York presented a new role for me to fulfill.”
Feb 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts to a play on the court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Think about it: this is a guy widely considered one of the best shooting big men in NBA history. His regular-season numbers from deep are insane (42.7% on nearly 5 attempts per game, his sixth season over 40%!). Yeah, his three-ball wasn’t really falling against Boston (just 2-for-13 in the series before Game 6’s 1-for-6), and Coach Thibodeau mentioned Boston was playing small and staying up on him.
But KAT didn’t force it. He said he was “trying to do most of my damage inside and do whatever my team asks of me.” That adaptability, that willingness to impact the game even when his primary weapon isn’t there, is huge. And in Game 6, he still got his 21 points and a massive 12 boards, proving he doesn’t need the three to dominate.
Now, looking ahead to the Pacers, KAT’s versatility is going to be absolutely critical. Indiana plays fast, and they turned into a really good defensive unit in the second half of the season. The Knicks are going to need KAT’s scoring punch, his ability to stretch the floor (if that three starts falling again, look out!), and his rebounding against a tough Pacers front line. He’s also got that big-game experience, having been to the Western Conference Finals with Minnesota last year. That matters when you’re trying to end a 25-year ECF drought.
Tom Thibodeau praised Towns after Game 6, saying his early aggression “helped set the tone for the game.” That’s the KAT the Knicks need. He doesn’t have to be the guy every night, but his ability to step up and be that guy when the moment calls for it, like he did to bury the Celtics, is what elevates this Knicks team from a feel-good story to a legitimate title contender.
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