Tonight, the Boston Celtics will face off against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The matchup is set to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Celtics are looking to extend their playoff hopes after a decisive victory in Game 5, where they won 127-102 against the Knicks. Despite Boston’s two wins in the series, they find themselves trailing with three losses, making tonight’s game critical. A win for the Celtics tonight would set up a potential Game 7 on Monday, May 19, in Boston, which would further their quest to reach the Eastern Conference Finals.
However, the Celtics will have to contend with the absence of their top scorer, Jayson Tatum, who has been sidelined for the rest of the postseason due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. This not only impacts Boston’s offensive strategy but also raises the stakes for other players to step up. Jaylen Brown, the Celtics’ shooting guard, has averaged 22.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in the playoffs, making him a crucial player for tonight’s matchup.
On the other hand, the Knicks will rely on Jalen Brunson, who has emerged as a standout performer throughout the postseason, averaging 29.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. Brunson’s ability to lead his team will be vital as they aim to close out the series.
Fans can catch the game on ESPN, or stream it via platforms like Sling TV and Fubo. Local radio listeners can tune in to 98.5 FM The Sports Hub to follow the action live.
With high stakes and both teams’ strengths on full display, tonight’s matchup promises to be an exciting and pivotal game in the playoff showdown between the Celtics and Knicks.