The NBA playoff picture heats up this Wednesday with crucial matchups. The Boston Celtics are set to battle the New York Knicks at 7 p.m. ET, while the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Golden State Warriors later at 9:30 p.m. ET. Both the Knicks and Timberwolves hold a 3-1 series lead, seeking to secure their spots in the conference finals with victories tonight.

Celtics vs. Knicks

The Celtics will be without their star player, Jayson Tatum (Achilles), adding pressure to the team. Current betting lines show the Celtics favored by 4.5 points with an over/under of 207.5 points.

Timberwolves vs. Warriors

The Timberwolves are 10.5-point favorites against the Warriors, who will miss Stephen Curry (hamstring). The total points for this game is set at 203.

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Best Bets for May 14

• Celtics -4.5 vs. Knicks: Despite Tatum’s absence, projections suggest the Celtics can still secure a win, with a final score forecasted at 107-101 in favor of Boston.
• Jimmy Butler under 32.5 points + rebounds: With Curry sidelined, Butler’s performance may drop below expected levels, projected at 28.5.
• Naz Reid over 10.5 points: Reid has consistently performed well at home, with a projected 12.4 points for this game.

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