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Celtics and Knicks Set for Game 1 of Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden

Defending champions Boston Celtics enter the series at full strength with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown cleared to play.

Oct 22, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) returns the ball to score against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks tips off tonight at TD Garden.
  • Both teams are fully healthy, with no players listed on their respective injury reports ahead of the matchup.
  • Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, averaging 26.8 and 22.2 points per game respectively this season, are confirmed to start.
  • Boston enters the series as the defending NBA champions, aiming to build on last year’s title run.
  • The Knicks and Celtics both advanced to Round 2 after dominant performances in their first-round series.