The Boston Celtics will make the trip to Manhattan to face the New York Knicks in their home arena of Madison Square Garden on Saturday (May 10) morning for Game 3 of their 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals second round series after dropping Games 1 and 2 to the Knicks at TD Garden.
If the Celtics are to avoid falling into the dreaded 0-3 series deficit from which no team has ever emerged victorious in league history, they will need to play better in the second half of the contest, a stretch they have lost two 20-point leads in as many games earlier in the East Semis.
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Let’s take a look at player health for both teams, likely starters, and how to watch or stream the game.
May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives the ball against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Player injuries
For the Celtics, Sam Hauser (ankle) is doubtful.
For the Knicks, no players are listed as injured.
May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Derrick White (9) defend against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the second quarter during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups
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New York
May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) work for the ball in the second quarter during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
How to watch or stream the game
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
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