Playoff Game Thread: Knicks at Celtics, Game Five, May 14, 2025
The Knicks head to Boston tonight with a 3-1 series lead and a chance to eliminate the Shamrocks on their home floor. Jalen Brunson continues to dominate, carrying New York's offense and controlling the tempo, while OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Mitchell Robinson have anchored their defense. With Jayson Tatum injured, the pressure falls on Jaylen Brown and Boston's supporting cast to keep the season alive.
Game time is 7:00 p.m. EST on TNT. This is your game thread. This is CelticsBlog. Please don't post large photos, GIFs, or links to illegal streams in the thread. Enjoy yourselves. And go Knickerbockers!
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