Celtics and Knicks Clash in High-Stakes NBA Showdown
The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to face off in a highly anticipated NBA matchup on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The game, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET, could serve as a preview of the Eastern Conference finals, with both teams vying for playoff positioning. The Celtics (36-16) currently hold a 1.5-game lead over the Knicks (34-17) for second place in the Eastern Conference and are six games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top spot. Boston is looking to bounce back after a 127-120 upset loss to the Dallas Mavericks, which snapped their four-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Knicks are riding a two-game winning streak, having defeated the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors.
Injury concerns loom for both teams. The Knicks will likely be without OG Anunoby (foot), who is listed as doubtful, while the Celtics will miss Jrue Holiday (shoulder). The Celtics are favored by 3.5 points, with the over/under set at 232.5 points, according to SportsLine consensus. The Knicks aim to avenge their 132-109 loss to Boston in October, but they will need to address their struggles defending the three-point line and pick-and-rolls, which were key factors in their earlier defeat.
The game will be broadcast on ABC, providing fans with easy access to the action. Both teams are expected to bring their best, as the outcome could have significant implications for playoff seeding. The Celtics have historically performed well against the Knicks, winning 11 of their last 16 road games in New York. However, the Knicks, led by their new core of players, are determined to prove they are a legitimate contender in the East.
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