Celtics vs Knicks live updates: Score, highlights from Game 6
Derrick White (34 points) and Jaylen Brown (26 points) carried Boston's offense in its 127-102 Game 5 victory. The Celtics will need a similar effort from that duo while Luke Kornet (10 points, 9 rebounds, 7 blocks) will be tasked with helping Boston's interior defense, especially if Porzingis is limited again.
Meanwhile, the Knicks will focus on getting Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson to defend without fouling, something they struggled with in Game 5.
New York has largely outperformed Boston in the fourth quarter during the series. As such, if the Knicks can stay within striking distance late without getting into foul trouble, they will have a chance to knock out the reigning NBA champions and head to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000.
Follow along for updates and highlights from Game 6 of the Celtics vs. Knicks:
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 11 points and grabbed four rebounds and Knicks wing Mikal Bridges had 10 points but also picked up two fouls as the New York Knicks jumped out to a 26-20 lead after the first quarter of Game 6 Friday.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown scored 13 points and helped Boston keep the score close in the opening quarter. No other Celtics players made more than one field goal.
With Kristaps Porzingis not quite 100% as he deals with the lingering effects of a viral infection, Luke Kornet, who had a game-changing Game 5 (10 points, nine rebounds, seven blocks), got the start for Boston. Porzingis made an appearance and played six minutes, scoring three points.
New York shot 10-for-27 from the field and 3-for-14 on 3-pointers, and Boston was 8-for-24 and 3-for-10.
What time is Celtics vs. Knicks?
Game 6 of the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks series will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, May 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
How to watch Celtics vs. Knicks playoff game: TV, stream
Time: 8 p.m. ET
8 p.m. ET Location: Madison Square Garden in New York
Madison Square Garden in New York TV: ESPN
ESPN Stream: Sling TV, YouTube TV, Fubo
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OG Anunoby, F
Josh Hart, F
Karl-Anthony Towns, C
Mikal Bridges, G
Jalen Brunson, G
Jaylen Brown, F
Al Horford, F
Luke Kornet, C
Jrue Holiday, G
Derrick White, G
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