For the first time since 2013, the Celtics and Knicks are set to battle in the NBA playoffs.
The Celtics will take on New York in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with Game 1 between the historic franchises set for Monday, May 5 at TD Garden.
Boston punched its ticket to the second round of the playoffs on Tuesday after beating the Orlando Magic in five games. The Knicks locked in their bout with the defending NBA champions after eliminating the Detroit Pistons in six games on Thursday night.
Beyond this being the first playoff meeting between Boston and New York in over a decade, this is the first time both franchises are meeting beyond the first round in the postseason since 1984.