The New York Knicks, seeded 3rd, are set to clash with the Boston Celtics, seeded 2nd, for Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals on Wednesday. New York recently secured a 121-113 victory against Boston in Game 4, giving them a 3-1 series lead.
Game Details:
- Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden
- Current Odds: Celtics favored by 4.5 points; Over/Under at 207.5 points. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Knicks have an ATS (against the spread) record of 47-44-1, while the Celtics are at 42-48-1.
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Top Three Picks for Knicks vs. Celtics SGP on Wednesday:
- New York Knicks +4.5 (-106): The Knicks are looking to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 and have proven competitive in previous games against the Celtics.
- Karl-Anthony Towns 20+ points (-105): Averaging 19.7 points in the playoffs, Towns scored 23 points in the previous game, showcasing his scoring prowess.
- Derrick White 4+ made 3-pointers (-160): White is a reliable shooter who has made at least four three-pointers in multiple games throughout the playoffs.
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