During the 2024-25 regular season, the Celtics were a perfect 4-0 vs. the Knicks. Many analysts expected the same for the meeting between Boston and New York in the 2025 playoffs.
The Knicks were on the road Monday night for Game 1 vs. the Celtics. Boston built a 20-point lead in the second half, but cold shooting opened the door for New York to make a comeback. By the fourth quarter, the Knicks tied the game and forced OT. Boston lost 108-105 and New York stole Game 1. On Monday evening, the Celtics missed an NBA playoff record 45 three-pointers vs. the Knicks.
