The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are reigniting their rivalry in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. They kicked off the series with an exhilarating Game 1, where the Knicks made a comeback from a 20-point deficit to win 108-105 in overtime, taking away the home-court advantage from the defending champions.

The Celtics suffered a record-breaking 45 missed three-pointers during their loss, achieving only 15 out of 60 attempts from deep. Yet, they remain the favorites to clinch the series, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday night.

This playoff meeting is their first since 2013, with Boston defeating the Orlando Magic in the first round, while the Knicks overcame the Detroit Pistons in a tightly contested series.

Key players include All-NBA superstars from both sides. Celtics’ Jayson Tatum excelled with an average of 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in the last round, while Knicks’ Jalen Brunson scored 31.5 points and registered 8.2 assists against Detroit.

Game Schedule

Game 1: Knicks 108, Celtics 105 (OT) - New York leads 1-0
Game 2: Wednesday, May 7 - Celtics vs. Knicks - 7 p.m., TNT/Max
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

Series Odds

Odds via DraftKings

• Series odds: Celtics -340, Knicks +270
• Game 1 odds: Celtics -10.5, O/U 211

Game 2 Prediction

Although the Knicks triumphed in Game 1, their strategy was questioned due to defensive switches that led to foul issues for Karl-Anthony Towns. For Game 2, it is crucial for New York to maintain Towns’ involvement in the offense and mitigate unusual shooting difficulties. Expected Outcome: Towns Over 18.5 Points.