The Boston Celtics face a crucial Game 5 against the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. With the Knicks leading 3-1 after a 121-113 victory on Monday, the Celtics must rally to avoid elimination. This matchup, set for 2025-05-14 20:44:00 at TD Garden, will be pivotal for both teams as they vie for a spot in the conference finals.
- Celtics face elimination in Game 5.
- Knicks lead series 3-1 after Game 4.
- Tatum out with Achilles injury.
- Celtics favored by 4.5 points.
- Brunson key player for Knicks.
- SportsLine model predicts over 208 points.
The Celtics, defending NBA champions, will be without star player Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury. Meanwhile, the Knicks aim to advance to the conference finals for the first time since 2000, making this a thrilling contest for basketball fans worldwide.
This series raises the question: can the Celtics overcome the absence of Tatum? Jaylen Brown and Derrick White will need to step up significantly. Key developments include:
- Knicks lead series 3-1, aiming for their first postseason win over Boston since 2013.
- Celtics are 4.5-point favorites, despite Tatum’s injury.
- Jalen Brunson’s stellar performance could be a game-changer for New York.
- DraftKings sets the over/under at 207.5 points, indicating a potentially high-scoring game.
