- What: NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinals Game 4
- When: May 12, 2025
- Who: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
- Time: 4:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Madison Square Garden (Manhattan, NY)
The second-seeded Boston Celtics will play against the third-seeded New York Knicks in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday, with the Knicks leading 2-1.
The game will tip off at 4:30 p.m. PST from Madison Square Garden.
After losing the first two games in Boston, the Celtics bounced back with a 115-93 win in Game 3. They covered as 5.5-point favorites and went under the total of 209 points.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Payton Pritchard contributed 23 points off the bench. Both players hit 5 three-pointers, as Boston shot 50% from beyond the arc.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 points for the Knicks, and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds in the loss. New York struggled offensively, shooting just 20% from three-point range and 68.6% from the free-throw line.
The Knicks are 2-1 against the spread in this series, with the total going under in 2 of the 3 games.
The Celtics have regained momentum and are favored to win this series. Given the Knicks’ offensive struggles and lack of success at home in the playoffs (1-3), it’s likely that Boston will even the series on Monday night.
Take the Celtics to cover the 6.5 point spread in this one as the best bet.
Best Bet: Celtics -6.5 points at -110 odds
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