The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are renewing their rivalry within the second spherical of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It is the primary playoff matchup between the groups since 2013, and Recreation 1 is ready for Monday evening in Boston. The reigning NBA champion Celtics took care of the Orlando Magic in 5 video games within the first spherical, whereas the Knicks eradicated the Detroit Pistons in six video games in a a lot nearer collection.

The Knicks rebuilt their roster within the offseason, including Karl-Anthony Cities and Mikal Bridges to create a staff that might take care of Boston. Up to now, it hasn’t been sufficient, because the Celtics swept the regular-season collection, profitable 4 video games by a mean of 16.3 factors per sport. Celtics ahead Jaylen Brown, who performed all 5 first-round video games regardless of nursing a knee damage, mentioned he expects the collection in opposition to the Knicks to be a “struggle.”

Each groups are led by All-NBA superstars. Celtics wing Jayson Tatum averaged 31.3 factors, 11.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in opposition to the Magic within the first spherical, whereas Knicks guard Jalen Brunson put up 31.5 factors and eight.2 assists per sport in opposition to the Pistons.

Celtics vs. Knicks schedule, scores

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Recreation 1: Monday, Could 5 | Celtics vs. Knicks | 7 p.m., TNT/Max
Recreation 2: Wednesday, Could 7 | Celtics vs. Knicks | 7 p.m., TNT/Max
Recreation 3: Saturday, Could 10 | Knicks vs. Celtics | Time/TV TBD
Recreation 4: Monday, Could 12 | Knicks vs. Celtics | Time/TV TBD
*Recreation 5: Wednesday, Could 14 | Celtics vs. Knicks | Time/TV TBD
*Recreation 6: Friday, Could 16 | Knicks vs. Celtics | Time/TV TBD
*Recreation 7: Monday, Could 19 | Celtics vs. Knicks | Time/TV TBD

Celtics vs. Knicks odds

Odds through DraftKings

Collection odds: Celtics -800, Knicks +550
Recreation 1 odds: Celtics -9, O/U 213

Celtics vs. Knicks Recreation 1 greatest guess

Coming Monday forward of Recreation 1 in Boston.