Basketball / NBA
06/05/2025 – 01:00
Boston Celtics
VS
New York Knicks
Rights updated on May 5, 2025 at 2 23 min
This Monday, May 5, 2025THE Boston Celtics welcome the New York Knicks for the match 1 of the semi-finals of the East Conference.
The Celtics easily imposed themselves against Orlando Magic with a 4-1 victory in the series, while the Knicks had to fight to win a 4-2 victory against the Detroit Pistons.
Will the Knicks, hardened by the struggle, manage to surprise the determined title champions? Discover our predictions on the total of points and the best options of Paris players below.
Where to watch Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
Hour : 00h00
Lieu : TD Garden (Boston, Massachusetts)
Diffusion : Available on NBA League Pass and also broadcast on beIN SPORTS.
Do Knicks have a chance?
The Celtics only made a bite of the Orlando Magic in the first round. The strong point of this series was Jayson Tatumin great shape, which scored more than 30 points in three consecutive games, while also dominating the rebounds.
With a fluid and collective game, Boston arrives in full freshness.
On the other hand, the Knicks had to fight an intense battle to spend the first round in six fierce games. This could leave physical traces.
Boston therefore has a psychological advantage, especially since its nucleus has already won a title and continues to evolve at a high level.
Orlando had managed to limit the three -point shots of the Celtics (11.8 per match, against 17.8 in the regular season), but Boston’s defense managed to make the difference, now the magic at only 93.6 points per game.
The Knicks have a more efficient attack than Orlando and should exceed the 100 points per game mark in this series.
However, defensively, they will be put to the test, and it is unlikely that they are gaining 45% of success as in the first round.
The Celtics are clearly favorite, but beware of the depth of the Knicks workforce, particularly between post 1 and post 5.
Five planned departure from the Knicks
- PG : Jalen Brunson
- SG : Josh Hart
- SF : And Anunoby
- SF : Mikal Bridges
- C : Karl-Anthony Towns
Key replacements:
- SG : Miles McBride
- C : Mitchell Robinson
- PG : Cameron Payne
Injuries / updates: RAS
Five of the expected Celtics
- PG : Jrue Holiday
- SG : Jaylen Brown
- SG/SF : Derrick White
- SF/PF : Jayson Tatum
- C : Kristaps Porzingis
Key replacements:
- C: Luke Kornet
- C : Al Horford
- SF : Sam Hauser
- PG : Payton Pritchard
Injuries / updates: RAS
Total Over/Under prediction for Celtics-Knicks
During the series against Detroit, the Knicks matches exceeded the 205 -point mark, with three games where each team scored more than 110 points.
For his part, Boston has played more defensive meetings, none reaching the 220 points. However, the Celtics have scored at least 107 points three times.
Orlando had a better defense than the Knicks, but the latter should not be underestimated. Nevertheless, it is likely that this match remains below total fixed.
Total : Less than 212.5 points at 1.78 At Parions Sports
Celtics : Less than 110.5 points at 1.85
Playful performance predictions
Jayson Tatum +28,5 points :
Tatum is in domination mode in playoffs and has scored more than 30 points in the face of a solid defense. He should exceed this total.
Karl-Anthony Towns +11,5 rebonds :
Kat turned to 10 rebounds/match in the first round but I see him pass the 11.5 mark here.
Mikal Bridges +1.5 three -point shots:
He achieved 1.8 awarded shots per game in the first round. He should exceed 1.5 in this match.
Main choice: Mikal Bridges : +1.5 three -point shots at 1.72
Prediction of the match 1 Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks – NBA ratings of the match
The Knicks have suffered against the Celtics this season. Boston won three games with an advance of 10 or more points and won extensive during the fourth.
The Knicks hope to avoid the same fate.
They seem better prepared this time, but betting on their victory remains risky.
The handicap of -8.5 for Boston seems logical, but I think that Knicks will cover this Spreadeven in case of defeat.
Safe bet on the Spread: Knicks +8.5 to 1.75 at Parions Sport
Raits for the match:
- Spread : Knicks +8,5 : 1.75 | Celtics -8,5 : 1.70
- Total : More than 212.5: 1.72 | Less than 212.5: 1.78
Credit Photo: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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