When Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles injury in Game 5 of the Boston Celtics 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals second round series with the New York Knicks, his team could have folded and took the rest of the postseason off with an eye to the future. But Boston chose to fight instead, and kept their season alive.
The emergence of Luke Kornet as a force to be reckoned with in the frontcourt on the same night Brown stepped seamlessly into the role normally occupied by Tatum and then some drove the Celtics to the win. Can they do it again to force a Game 7?
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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 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) fouls New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Player injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out.
For the Knicks, Precious Achiuwa (ankle) is questionable.
May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups
Boston
New York
May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball from New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
How to watch or stream the game
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) gets an elbow in the eye from Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. Knicks: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (5/16)