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Celtics Host Knicks at 8 p.m. ET on NBC as White, Queta Cleared to Play

NBC is unavailable on some services due to a carriage dispute, making Peacock the primary streaming option.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 16, 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)
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Milwaukee Bucks v New York Knicks

Overview

  • Tip-off is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at TD Garden with a national broadcast on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
  • Boston confirmed Derrick White (calf) and Neemias Queta (ankle) will play, while Jayson Tatum remains out as he recovers from an Achilles injury.
  • New York ruled out OG Anunoby (hamstring) and Landry Shamet (shoulder), with the rest of the roster available.
  • Pregame lines show a narrow Celtics edge of about 1.5 points and a total around 230–231, per consensus odds.
  • The Knicks arrive 13–6 on a four-game win streak after a 116–94 win over the Raptors; the Celtics are 11–9 after edging the Cavaliers 117–115, and New York won the first meeting on Oct. 24.