The Boston Celtics may have lost their best player, but that does not mean that their 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals second round series with the New York Knicks is over, or even inevitable. With star forward Jayson Tatum now likely out for a calendar year with a torn Achilles recovery, the weight of the team’s scoring will fall on the shoulders of his teammates.

Can the return of the Hospital Celtics extend the series beyond Game 5 with the TD Garden crowd at their backs? Is it crazy to think they might be able to push the series even further? On Wednesday night, we will find out the answer to at least one of those questions.

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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.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts after a missed shot in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts after a missed shot in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Player injuries

For the Celtics, Sam Hauser (ankle) is probable, and Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out.

For the Knicks, no players are listed as injured.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks tries to get past Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks tries to get past Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Probable starting lineups

Boston

New York

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks and Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics fight for position during a free throw in the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks and Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics fight for position during a free throw in the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

How to watch or stream the game

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on prior to Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on prior to Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. Knicks: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (5/14)