{"id":705708,"date":"2026-04-08T18:37:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T18:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705708\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T18:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T18:37:21","slug":"celtics-vs-knicks-prediction-probable-starting-lineups-and-injury-updates-apr-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705708\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtics vs. Knicks: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (Apr 9)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prepare for an intense matchup as the Boston Celtics clash with the New York Knicks on April 9 at 7:30 PM EDT at Madison Square Garden. With both teams eager to leave their mark, the Celtics vs. Knicks game is sure to be a thrill ride. <\/p>\n

The Celtics have soared through the 2025-26 NBA season, even without their star, Jayson Tatum. But now that Tatum is back from his ACL tear, the team\u2019s<\/a> confidence is sky-high. <\/p>\n

After Tatum\u2019s return, many questions emerged about who would<\/a> lead the Celtics, but those discussions have since subsided amid the duo\u2019s impact on the court. <\/p>\n

The powerhouse duo of Tatum and Jaylen Brown, which led the Celtics to a championship in 2024, is ready to reclaim its dominance. Their recent performance against the Charlotte Hornets showcased this with a stunning combined 58 points, leading to a solid 113-102 victory. <\/p>\n

On the other side, the Knicks are in hot pursuit, sitting just behind the Celtics in the Eastern Conference with a strong 51-28 record. Jalen Brunson shone in their last game, posting a double-double with 30 points, 13 assists, and three rebounds, helping secure a tight 108-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks. <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss this epic game as both teams are ready to keep you on the edge of your seats.<\/p>\n

What Are The Probable Starting Lineups For The Celtics vs. Knicks Game?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Prepare for an intense matchup as the Boston Celtics clash with the New York Knicks on April 9…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":705709,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[3768],"tags":[7,304,6,1136,191,3810,3806],"class_list":{"0":"post-705708","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york-knicks","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-knicks","10":"tag-nba","11":"tag-new-york","12":"tag-new-york-knicks","13":"tag-newyork","14":"tag-newyorkknicks"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116370542171674403","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=705708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705708\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/705709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=705708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=705708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=705708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}