For the second time in the 2025 NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks find themselves in a pivotal Game 6, leading the series 3-2. Last round, they secured victory against the Detroit Pistons in a similar situation. Tonight, they aim to eliminate the Boston Celtics.
Even without their star player Jason Tatum, the Celtics managed to win Game 5. The Knicks had a strong performance in the fourth quarter, which seems to be a pattern for them, but they couldn’t pull off a significant comeback.
This evening, Jalen Brunson has another opportunity to shine and help close out the game—and the series. He tends to elevate his game when the stakes are high, and tonight definitely qualifies as one of those moments.
- Date and time: May 16th, 8pm
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: DirectV (5 days free)
If the Knicks win tonight, they will face off against their rivals, the Indiana Pacers, in the meeting finals.
When is the Knicks vs Celtics game tonight?
The game kicks off at 8pm on May 16th and will be broadcast on ESPN.
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Knicks vs Celtics Round 2 Schedule:
- Game 1: Knicks (108) Celtics (105) – OT
- Game 2: Knicks (91) Celtics (90)
- Game 3: Celtics (115) Knicks (93)
- Game 4: Knicks (121) Celtics (113)
- Game 5: Celtics (127) Knicks (102)
- Game 6: Knicks vs Celtics, Friday, May 16th, 8pm (ESPN)
- Game 7: Knicks vs Celtics, Monday, May 19th at 8pm (TNT)*
*Game 7 only if necessary
