- What: NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinals Game 5
- When: May 14, 2025
- Who: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
- Time: 4:00 p.m. PST
- Where: TD Center (Boston, MA)
On Wednesday, the third-seeded New York Knicks will play the second-seeded Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals series.
The Knicks currently hold a 3-1 series lead. The game is scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m. ET from TD Garden.
In Game 4 on Monday, the Knicks secured a 121-113 victory as 5-point home underdogs, with the Over (209) hitting.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with an impressive 39 points and 12 assists, putting the team just one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.
On the other hand, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a stellar performance on Monday, scoring 42 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals.
Unfortunately, he will be sidelined for the remainder of the playoffs due to a torn Achilles sustained late in the game.
Derrick White contributed 23 points, shooting 6-of-11 from beyond the arc, while Jaylen Brown added 20 points in the loss.
Despite Tatum’s injury, the Celtics have been remarkable this season, boasting a 19-5 record against the spread after a straight-up loss.
Although they will miss their star player, the betting line has adjusted accordingly, and the Celtics’ depth should help them secure a win by 5 or more points.
Best Bet: Celtics -4.5 points at -118 odds
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