The Boston Celtics will play host to the team that sent them fishing in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals second round series that saw star forward Jayson Tatum go down injured with a torn Achilles tendon, And while the St. Louis native will not be taking the court in this regular season rematch, the contest could have serious postseason implications given these two Eastern Conference ball clubs have been battling for the two seed over the last month.
How well recent arrival Nikola Vucevic can be integrated into the Celtics on short notice may well end up deciding this matinee tilt, with Boston perhaps having a slight edge if all else goes well.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 34-18 record and a five-game win streak, which has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Oct 24, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) is defended by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The Knicks are the owners of a 33-19 record, good enough for third place in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the Miami Heat 98-96 at home.
Oct 24, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) rebounds against Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) and guard Derrick White (9) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
New York lost to the Detroit Pistons 118-80 on the road.
Injuries
For Boston, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, and Sam Hauser (back) is questionable.
Oct 24, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum, center, looks on during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
For New York, Miles McBride (surgery) is out, and Karl-Anthony Towns (eye), Josh Hart (ankle), and OG Anunoby (toe) are questionable.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics heads for the net as Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks defends in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden on April 08, 2025 in New York City. The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 119-117 in overtime. 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)
Probable starting lineups – KnicksWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
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