2025 NBA Postseason: Celtics vs. Knicks Telecast Details & Streaming Options
It's time for a thrilling Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup as the Boston Celtics squares off against the New York Knicks, kicking off on May 5th. And oh boy, these teams have had quite the trials and tribulations to get here!
The Celtics may have claimed a 4-1 victory over the Orlando Magic, but don't let that fool you. They've taken some solid hits - a bruised team with Jayson Tatum sitting out one game due to a wrist injury. But they're ready for more, clashing against the physicality the Magic presented.
The Knicks, in contrast, have given quite a scare. Not only were they beaten and battered by the Detroit Pistons, but they nearly fell by the wayside in the postseason comeback. Foraging their way back into the playoffs after a long absence, Detroit made their intentions clear: to make this season one to remember.
Jalen Brunson had a stellar performance against the Pistons, but there's some worry about his right ankle injury. Will this impact their upcoming battle? We'll just have to wait and see.
Don't miss out on any of the action! Find the schedule below to catch each game:
How To Watch Knicks Vs. Celtics
- Game 1: Monday, May 5 @ 7:00 p.m. EST. TNT
- Game 2: Wednesday, May 7 @ 7:00 p.m. EST. TNT
- Game 3: Saturday, May 10 @ 3:30 p.m. EST. ABC
- Game 4: Monday, May 12 @ 7:30 p.m. EST. ESPN
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 14. Time TBD. TNT
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 16 @ 8:00 p.m. EST. ESPN
- Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, May 19 @ 8:00 p.m. EST. TNT
Series Format/Bracket
Each series adopts a 2-2-1-1-1 format, meaning the team with home-court advantage will host the first two games, along with Game 5 and Game 7 (if necessary). The weaker seed will host Games 3, 4, and 6 (if necessary).
The victor of the Celtics-Knicks series will then face the champion of the Cleveland Cavaliers' matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Indiana currently leads that series, 1-0, following its Game 1 triumph on Sunday.
Celtics Vs. Knicks Season Series
The Celtics managed to sweep the regular season series, bagging all four encounters. This matchup has proven itself to be favorable for the Celtics, with the Knicks struggling to combat top-notch offenses. Sure, it'll be a shock if they pull off the upset this time around, but—you never know, right?
- Oct. 22: Celtics win, 132-109, in Boston.
- Feb. 8: Celtics win, 131-104, in New York.
- Feb. 23: Celtics win, 118-105, in Boston.
- April 8: Celtics win, 119-117 (OT), in New York.
- The Boston Celtics, though victorious over the Orlando Magic with a 4-1 score, have endured physicality and Jayson Tatum's temporary absence due to a wrist injury.
- The Knicks, despite challenges posed by the Detroit Pistons and a near postseason elimination, plant themselves in the playoffs after a lengthy absence, indicating their determination.
- Jalen Brunson's impressive performance against the Pistons is overshadowed slightly by concerns about his right ankle injury and its potential impact on the Knicks' upcoming games.
- The intriguing Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will commence on May 5th, with the games scheduled across TNT, ABC, and ESPN.
- Historically, the Celtics have emerged as the dominant team in the regular season series between both teams, but the Knicks have shown resilience in their previous encounters and may surprise the crowd this time around.
