Knicks vs Celtics; High-Stakes NBA Showdown at TD Garden
The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are set to face off in a highly anticipated NBA matchup on Sunday at TD Garden, with tip-off scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. The game will be nationally televised on ABC and ESPN+. The Celtics, currently leading the Atlantic Division with a 40-16 record, have dominated the Knicks (37-19) in their two previous meetings this season, winning 132-109 on October 22 and 131-104 on February 8. Boston has also won four straight games and is 5-1 against the spread in its last six matchups with New York.
The Knicks are coming off a disappointing 142-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, where they struggled defensively, allowing Cleveland to shoot 60.9% from the field and 51.4% from three-point range. New York has yet to secure a win against the top teams in the league, going 0-6 against Boston, Cleveland, and the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Injuries could further complicate matters for the Knicks, as starters Josh Hart (right knee) and OG Anunoby (right foot) are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Hart has missed the last two games, while Anunoby recently returned from a six-game absence but is still dealing with lingering foot issues. Mitchell Robinson remains out due to left ankle surgery.
Boston, on the other hand, is in strong form, having defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104 on Thursday. The Celtics’ defense held the Sixers to just 20.5% shooting from beyond the arc. With the Knicks struggling against top-tier competition and the Celtics riding a winning streak, Boston is favored to cover the spread as -8.5 favorites. The Over/Under for the game is set at 230.5, with the Over hitting in New York’s last three road games and in the last three meetings between these teams.
The Knicks will need a strong performance to avoid another blowout loss, but their injury concerns and recent struggles against elite teams make this a challenging task. Meanwhile, the Celtics aim to continue their dominance and solidify their position as one of the league’s top contenders.
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