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Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Game 1 tips off on Monday at 7pm ET, while the rest of the schedule is now (finally) out. The NBA has officially released start times for the Celtics’ second-round playoff series against the Knicks, and the schedule is as follows: Game 1: Monday, May 5th at 7pm ET (in Boston) Game 2: Wednesday, May 7th at 7pm ET (in Boston) Game 3: Saturday, … [Read more...] about Celtics-Knicks schedule, start times officially released by NBA

The Golden State Warriors look to close out the series against the Houston Rockets. Watch the game live in the CelticsBlog Playback room. Playoff basketball is awesome, especially when you get to enjoy Game 6s and Game 7s from the comfort of the Boston Celtics having already made it through to the next round. While the Celtics rest their bodies and Celtics fans rest their … [Read more...] about Catch Warriors vs. Rockets Game 6 in the CelticsBlog Playback room

John Jones-Imagn Images The Celtics leaned on this action all season, and the Knicks never solved it. With layers like Spain pick-and-rolls, Stagger actions or Zoom actions, Boston is ready to exploit every gap. One of the keys against the New York Knicks will be the Jayson Tatum pick-and-roll game. Over four games of the regular season, Tom Thibodeau’s teams couldn’t … [Read more...] about How Jayson Tatum’s pick-and-roll will break the Knicks defense

Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images Boston vs. New York has been going on for eight decades and is rich with historical lore both on and off the court The Boston Celtics have no shortage of rivals across the NBA. Those that would immediately come to mind for most fans would be the Lakers, the Sixers, perhaps the Warriors, and definitely the Heat. But the … [Read more...] about Celtics and Knicks prepare to reignite NBA’s oldest rivalry

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Brown said he’s trending toward 100% after averaging 23 points per game on high efficiency in the first round of the NBA playoffs. BOSTON — Jaylen Brown shared a positive injury update after the Celtics’ practice on Saturday, noting that he’s trending toward 100% after battling a knee injury in the second half of the season. “I think … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown shares encouraging injury update at Celtics practice

Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images What can the Celtics learn from Warriors, Bucks, and Nuggets? Things can change quickly in the NBA. One year, you’re lifting the Larry O’Brien. The next, you’re fighting to just get out of the first round of the playoffs. Over the last four years, four different teams have raised a banner: the Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors, and … [Read more...] about The cautionary tale of former champs

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images How many games will it take for the Celtics to defeat the Knicks? Staff predictions for the 2nd round series against the New York Knicks. Jeff Clark The Knicks have some great players and they absolutely have the talent to steal a game or two from the Celtics in this series - in particular if there’s shooting variance in any particular game. … [Read more...] about Celtics – Knicks series predictions from CelticsBlog staff

Wendel Carter Jr vs Celtics 4/27/25 | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics notebook: Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday trending up after injuries Globe Celtics guard Jrue Holiday remains day-to-day (hamstring) with series opener against Knicks approaching Some keys in the Celtics-Knicks NBA Eastern … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/3/25

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers play the first Game 7 of the NBA playoffs. The Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers are delivering the first Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Ivica Zubac has defended Nikola Jokic as well as anyone in the past few years. James Harden has both made us forget about his big game blunders … [Read more...] about Catch Game 7 Nuggets vs. Clippers live in the CelticsBlog Playback room