The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to clash in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET. The Knicks currently lead the series 2-1, but the Celtics are coming off a dominant 115-93 victory in Game 3, looking to even the series before heading back to Boston.
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Boston Celtics (2nd Seed, 61-21 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Win
- Road Record: 33-8
- Key Players:
- Jayson Tatum – Averaging 22 PPG in the series, regained shooting form in Game 3.
- Jaylen Brown – A crucial two-way player, providing scoring and defensive intensity.
- Payton Pritchard – Stepped up in Game 3 with 23 points, hitting five three-pointers.
New York Knicks (3rd Seed, 51-31 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Win, Win, Loss
- Home Record: 27-14
- Key Players:
- Jalen Brunson – Leading the Knicks with 27 PPG in the series, but struggled in Game 3.
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Averaging 21 PPG, 15 RPG, but dealing with a minor hand injury.
- Josh Hart – A defensive anchor, providing hustle plays and rebounding.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Celtics’ Strategy: Boston needs Tatum and Brown to continue their offensive dominance while maintaining their defensive pressure on Brunson.
- Knicks’ Strategy: New York must capitalize on their home-court advantage and tighten their defense after allowing Boston to shoot 50% from three-point range in Game 3.
Game Odds
Boston Celtics – 6.5
New York Knicks 208.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 11, 2025
