The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics will meet at TD Garden on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The game starts at 7:00 PM and will be shown on TNT. This is the fifth game in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs.
The Knicks lead the series 3-1. They have a record of 7-3 in the playoffs. In their last game, the Knicks won against the Celtics by 8 points, with a score of 121-113. Jalen Brunson scored 39 points and had 12 assists in that game.
The Celtics have a playoff record of 5-4. They won Game 3 against the Knicks by 22 points, with a score of 115-93. Jayson Tatum scored 42 points in their last game, but the team lost by 8 points. The Celtics will try to win at home to stay in the series.
Celtics Preview
The Boston Celtics are in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the NBA Playoffs. Their postseason record stands at 5-4. At home, they have won 3 games and lost 2. Joe Mazzulla is the head coach of the team.
In the regular season, the Celtics had a record of 61-21. They ranked second in the Eastern Conference and first in the Atlantic Division. Their home record was 28-13, while their away record was 33-8. In their last 10 games of the regular season, they went 8-2.
Jayson Tatum is a key player for the Celtics. In the postseason, he averages 28.1 points per game, ranking 8th in the league. He also averages 11.5 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 42.3%, and he makes 3.6 three-pointers per game.
Defensively, the Celtics allow 97.9 points per game, which is the best in the league. They also rank first in three-pointers made per game allowed, with 9.3. Their effective field goal percentage allowed is 49.0%, ranking second. The team also leads in assists per game allowed, with 19.1.
Knicks Preview
The New York Knicks have shown strong performance in the postseason. They hold a record of 7-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Their away record stands at 5-0, while their home record is 2-3. The team has been consistent in their last 10 games with a 7-3 record.
Jalen Brunson has been a key player for the Knicks. He averages 30.1 points per game in the postseason, ranking second in the league. Brunson also contributes 8.0 assists per game, placing him third in the league. His field goal percentage is 43.5%.
Karl-Anthony Towns is another important player for the Knicks. He averages 19.7 points and 11.6 rebounds per game in the postseason. Towns ranks second in the league for rebounds. His field goal percentage is 49.3%, and he makes 1.3 three-pointers per game.
The Knicks have a solid defense, allowing 106.3 points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. They are strong in blocking shots, averaging 4.5 per game. Their field goal percentage allowed is 43.5%, ranking fourth in the league.
Statistical Breakdown for Celtics vs Knicks
The game between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will be shaped by defense and shooting. The Celtics have the best defense in the league, allowing only 97.9 points per game. They also lead in three-pointers allowed per game. The Knicks are strong on the road and have not lost an away game in the postseason. Jalen Brunson’s scoring and Karl-Anthony Towns’ rebounding will be key for the Knicks. Both teams have similar offensive stats, but the Celtics have a slight edge in three-point shooting.
- Boston Celtics Points Per Game: 106.1 (11th)
- New York Knicks Points Per Game: 106.1 (12th)
- Boston Celtics Three Pointers Made Per Game: 13.6 (7th)
- New York Knicks Three Pointers Made Per Game: 10.9 (15th)
- Boston Celtics Points Per Game Allowed: 97.9 (1st)
- New York Knicks Points Per Game Allowed: 106.3 (7th)
- Jayson Tatum Postseason Points Per Game: 28.1
- Jalen Brunson Postseason Points Per Game: 30.1
- Karl-Anthony Towns Postseason Rebounds Per Game: 11.6
Betting Insights
The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are set for another game in the 2025 postseason. The Knicks have been strong against the spread (ATS) on the road, while the Celtics have had mixed results. Both teams have shown different trends in over/under outcomes. Let’s dive into the top betting trends for this game.
- The Knicks have a perfect 5-0 ATS record on the road in the postseason.
- As underdogs in the postseason, the Knicks hold a 5-1 ATS record.
- The Celtics have not covered the spread as underdogs in the postseason, as they have not played in this role.
- The Knicks have a 1-game over streak in the postseason with an average combined score of 212.4.
- In the regular season, the Celtics had more unders than overs, with 43 unders and 37 overs.
Free Betting Prediction for Celtics vs Knicks
The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set for Game 5 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Celtics have a strong home record in the postseason, but the Knicks have been perfect on the road. Jayson Tatum’s scoring and the Celtics’ defense will be key factors in this game.
The Knicks have been strong against the spread, especially on the road. Jalen Brunson’s scoring and Karl-Anthony Towns’ rebounding have been crucial for the Knicks. The Celtics’ defense, which allows the fewest points per game, will be tested by the Knicks’ offense.
With both teams having similar offensive stats, the game may come down to defense and shooting. The Celtics have a slight edge in three-point shooting, which could make a difference. The Knicks’ perfect road record in the postseason makes them a strong contender to cover the spread.
- Our Free Prediction: Knicks +4.5
