After defeating the Orlando Magic in five games, the Boston Celtics will face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The opening contest of the series is scheduled for Monday, May 5. Boston is undefeated against New York during the 2024-25 NBA season. Tom Thibodeau's team is also coming into the series after a gruelling seven-game battle against the Detroit Pistons.
As such, the Celtics have a few clear advantages. Joe Mazzulla will also have the best player in the series, as Jayson Tatum has enjoyed his outings against the Knicks in recent seasons.