Boston Celtics v New York Knicks: the preview
Boston Celtics meet New York Knicks at TD Garden, Thursday 11:00am (NBA). Boston Celtics have won 77 of the 116 meetings with New York Knicks since 2001.
The big picture
Boston Celtics come in 4th on the ladder; New York Knicks are 14th. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.
Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Head to head
These sides have met 116 times on our records since 2001: Boston Celtics 77, New York Knicks 39.
Last time out (2026-27), Boston Celtics won 107–103 at TD Garden.
Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 45 points in 2007-08 (104–59).
Players to watch
For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
At TD Garden
Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 23 at TD Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
