The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have renewed their rivalry in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, and the series is off to a wild start. The Knicks are up 2-0, winning two games in Boston in eerily similar fashion to begin the series. The Knicks trailed by 20 points in the third quarter of both Games 1 and 2 before rallying late. They won Game 1 in overtime and Game 2 by one point to put the reigning NBA champs just two games away from elimination.
The Celtics, who have missed 75 3-pointers through two games, entered as heavy favorites to win the series. But after blowing another big lead at home on Wednesday, sportsbooks are now slightly favoring the Knicks. New York will host Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden.
It’s the first playoff matchup between the teams since 2013, and Game 1 is set for Monday night in Boston. The reigning NBA champion Celtics took care of the Orlando Magic in five games in the first round, while the Knicks eliminated the Detroit Pistons in six games in a much closer series.
Celtics vs. Knicks schedule, scores
All times Eastern
Game 1: Knicks 108, Celtics 105 (OT)
Game 2: Knicks 91, Celtics 90 — New York leads 2-0
Game 3: Saturday, May 10 | Knicks vs. Celtics | 3:30 p.m., ABC/fubo
Game 4: Monday, May 12 | Knicks vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
*Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | Celtics vs. Knicks | Time/TV TBD
*Game 6: Friday, May 16 | Knicks vs. Celtics | 8 p.m., ESPN/fubo
*Game 7: Monday, May 19 | Celtics vs. Knicks | 8 p.m., TNT/Max
Celtics vs. Knicks odds
Odds via DraftKings
Series odds: Knicks -120, Celtics +100
Game 1 odds: Celtics -5, O/U 205.5
Celtics vs. Knicks Game 3 pick
To come before Saturday’s Game 3.
