The sweep is off the table, but Knicks in Six is still very much alive. The Knicks dropped Game 3 Saturday at home, 115–93. The Celtics found their shooting and set the tone early. The road teams continued their dominance in this round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Boston Celtics @ New York Knicks
🗓️ Monday, May 12, 2025
🕢 7:30 PM ET
📊 Series: Knicks lead 2–1
However, last night, the Pacers snapped the Eastern Conference’s perfect 6–0 road team streak with a dominant Game 4 home win over Cleveland. So now, the narrative shifts. These series are no longer about the road warriors. It’s about who can close.
🗽 The Knicks in Six Path Forward
- ✅ Game 4 – Win at MSG: Monday night redemption. Crowd roaring. Series control back in hand.
- ❌ Game 5 – Take the Loss in Boston: A tough road trip midweek. It happens.
- ✅ Game 6 – Close at MSG: Friday night in New York. The stage is set. That’s the finisher.
That’s Knicks in Six. One step at a time.
📊 Knicks Series Stats (Through 3 Games)
- Jalen Brunson: 73 PTS, 19 AST
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 56 PTS, 45 REB
- OG Anunoby: 36 PTS, 11 REB
- Josh Hart: 47 PTS, 23 REB
- Mikal Bridges: 34 PTS, 16 REB, 14 AST
Plain and simple, the Knicks were outworked in Game 3. But this team’s identity is built on bouncing back. Expect a more physical start to set the pace in Game 4.
☘️ Celtics Key Performers (Through 3 Games)
- Jayson Tatum: 58 PTS, 39 REB, 18 AST
- Jaylen Brown: 62 PTS, 19 REB, 11 AST
- Derrick White: 56 PTS, 25 REB
- Jrue Holiday: 34 PTS, 12 AST, 11 REB
Boston went 50% from three (20-40) in Game 3 after shooting just 25-100 in the first two. If they do that again, it’s trouble for New York, but that’s easier said than done at MSG under pressure.
🔥 MSG: The Decider
Saturday’s loss took the air out of the Garden, but it won’t stay quiet long. Game 4 is tonight. New York will be loud and ready to push the Knicks back into control. 19,812 strong inside. Thousands outside. Friday night Game 6 is the dream. And it starts here.
🎯 Prediction
The Celtics are favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 208.5.
The money line is Celtics -250 / Knicks +205
Saturday afternoon was a bounce game. It was necessary for this series. The Knicks playoff run restarts tonight. The atmosphere at MSG will help get them closer to the prize.
The Picks: Knicks +6.5. Sprinkle some on the Knicks ML + 205
Knicks win Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead.
It’s still Knicks in Six!
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