The highly anticipated matchup between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA playoffs is set to begin. As the third-seeded Knicks face the second-seeded Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, fans worldwide are eager to see who will advance. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on May 6, 2025, at TD Garden in Boston.
- Knicks vs. Celtics Game 1 on Monday
- Celtics favored by 9 points
- Jayson Tatum's postseason dominance highlighted
- Jalen Brunson leads Knicks' offense
- SportsLine model simulates game 10,000 times
- Total points projected at 214 points
The Knicks, fresh off a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Pistons, are aiming to reach the conference finals for the first time since the 1999-00 season. Meanwhile, the defending champions, Celtics, are looking to secure their place in history as the first team to repeat since the Golden State Warriors in 2017-18. With the Celtics favored by 9 points, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
This matchup raises the question: Can the Knicks upset the defending champions? The Celtics have dominated their regular-season meetings, winning all four games by an average of 16.3 points. Key players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been instrumental for Boston, while Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks’ charge.
- Knicks aim for their first conference finals since 2000.
- Celtics are 9-point favorites, reflecting their strong regular-season performance.
- Jayson Tatum is a key player, averaging 33.5 points against the Knicks this season.
- Jalen Brunson’s postseason performance could be pivotal for New York.
