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David Butler II-Imagn Images The Celtics got the shots they wanted, but not the results they needed. A second-half collapse, shifting matchups, and a bet the Knicks might not win twice. #1 - Knicks deal with the devil In the first half of the game, the Celtics were able to dictate the offense with individual scoring once they got the match-up they wanted. The ball … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from the Knicks’ deal with the devil to steal Game 1

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images How many times has Boston blown it in the Tatum and Brown era? The Celtics’ 108-105 Game 1 loss against the Knicks was everything you know from bad Celtics losses in the playoffs: not doing a good enough job at take advantages of mismatches, Jayson Tatum settling too much, sloppy turnovers, gut punching misses leading to made threes on … [Read more...] about I have seen this Celtics team lose that game so many times

Photo by Nathaniel S. ButlerNBAE via Getty Images Mazzulla said that Porzingis has been “fighting through” symptoms of the illness since he returned to the lineup in mid-March. BOSTON — Joe Mazzulla said that Kristaps Porzingis is feeling “a little better” after his second-quarter exit from Tuesday’s Game 1 loss to the Knicks. Porzingis was listed as questionable to … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla provides new information regarding Kristaps Porzingis’ illness

Jayson Tatum vs Knicks 5/5/25 | Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Callahan: The Celtics’ collapse in Game 1 was self-inflicted Joe Mazzulla downplays Celtics’ shooting woes after playoff record 60 3-pointers Why Kristaps Porzingis exited Celtics’ Game 1 loss to Knicks What went wrong in Celtics’ Game 1 … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/6/25

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Celtics center began his career in New York. Now, he faces the team that drafted him in the postseason for the first time. BOSTON — When the Celtics host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA on Monday night, it’ll once again mark a reunion between Kristaps Porzingis and a former squad in a high-stakes Celtics playoff series. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis sheds light on how he feels about Knicks’ return

Karl Anthony-Towns drives to the rim as Al Horford defends during a game in February. | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images This highly anticipated series should deliver the goods. It felt inevitable that the Celtics and Knicks would meet at some point in the playoffs. Now, after much anticipation and buildup, the long-awaited matchup is finally here. This is the moment … [Read more...] about 10 thoughts as Celtics-Knicks gets underway

Derrick White vs Magic 4/27/25 | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics’ Jrue Holiday cleared to return vs. Knicks after three-game absence ‘It’s going to be a war’: Celtics, Knicks renew long-dormant playoff rivalry Globe 10 things to know about Celtics-Knicks series Remembering memorable … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/5/25

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Celtics begin Round 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals by hosting the New York Knicks, renewing one of the oldest rivalries in the league. The Celtics begin the Eastern Conference Semifinals by hosting the division rival New York Knicks. The Celtics were 4-0 this season against the Knicks. The Celtics began the season with a 132-109 … [Read more...] about New York Knicks (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) Round 2 Game 1 5/5/25

Photo by Nathaniel S. ButlerNBAE via Getty Images Porzingis left Game 1 between the Celtics and the Knicks with a non-COVID illness and is questionable to return. BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis left Monday’s game between the Celtics and the Knicks midway through the second quarter with what the Celtics have since reported is a non-COVID illness. He is officially listed … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis injury status: Celtics star leaves game midway through second quarter