New York Knicks at Boston Celtics Live Stream & Tips – Celtics To Issue Response In NBA Playoffs

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Last updated: 06 May 2025

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Celtics lost Game 1 in overtime, 108-105
Boston historically strong against New York at home
Celtics aim to level series before playing in New York

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New York Knicks at Boston Celtics Predictions & Tips

New York Knicks at Boston Celtics Predictions & Tips
Head To Head
New York Knicks Form
Boston Celtics Form

New York Knicks at Boston Celtics Predictions & Tips

Boston are backed to avenge Monday’s shock loss to the Knicks.

The series-opener was most likely a ‘bad night at the office’ for the Celtics, who will have now shaken off any rust they may have picked up from a week of inactivity before Game 1.

Boston Celtics have won 13 of their last 16 home games
Boston have won 8 of the previous 10 meetings with New York
The Celtics have covered in 6 of their last 7 wins over New York
The Over cashed in 3 of the previous 5 meetings (1 push)

Head To Head

Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 308-191
New York Knicks won 108-105 in overtime when the two teams last met on May 5

New York Knicks Form

New York go into the second game of this series in a tremendous position, having opened with a surprise win in Boston.

The Knicks rallied from a large deficit to beat the Celtics 108-105 in overtime, continuing their flawless road form in the playoffs so far.

They secured their place in the postseason by going 51-31 to finish third in the Eastern Conference, and made a winning start in the playoffs as they beat Detroit 123-112.

New York then lost their second home outing, 100-94, only to rebound in superb fashion by heading out on the road to beat the Pistons 118-116 and 94-93.

The Knicks failed to clinch at home, losing 106-103, but they took their second opportunity as they went back to the ‘Motor City’ to down Detroit 116-113.

Boston Celtics Form

Boston go into this game in desperate need of a victory, having lost their opening home game of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

The Celtics blew a big lead as they were beaten 108-105 in overtime by New York, and they will be keen to level up this series before heading to the ‘Big Apple’ for Games 3 and 4.

They secured another trip to the postseason by going 61-21 to finish second in the conference, and they made light work of Orlando in the first round.

Boston blew out the Magic in Game 1, winning 103-86, and then followed that up with a 109-100 victory in the second meeting.

The Celtics failed to make it three-in-a-row as they lost 95-93 in Orlando, but they responded in emphatic fashion to clinch the series, winning 107-98 on the road and 120-89 at home.

Verdict

NY Knicks @ BOS Celtics - Game 2

Boston cannot afford to head to New York trailing by two games, and we do not expect that to happen.

Despite the Game 1 collapse, the Celtics have routinely beat the Knicks at the TD Garden in recent times, so we expect a response from the defending champions on Wednesday.

Boston -10.0

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