One of the NBA’s best rivalries has been revived.
For the first time since 2013, the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are meeting in the postseason.
Following a clutch come-from-behind Game 6 victory in the opening round of the playoffs, the No. 3 Knicks comes into this Eastern Conference Semifinals series as the underdog against Jayson Tatum’s defending champions.
“We’ll be doing a lot of work in the next couple days,” coach Tom Thibodeau said in a postgame press conference. “…we know that we’re going to have to be at our best.”
Over the course of the regular season, Boston swept New York in four games. Their most recent contest was the closest; on April 8, the Celtics prevailed in overtime and beat the Knicks 119-117. In that battle, the teams’ elite big men made the most noise. Both Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis scored 34 points.
Game 1 goes down at Boston’s TD Garden on Monday, May 5.
As of now, Game 3 and Game 4 at New York City’s Madison Square Garden are scheduled for Saturday, May 10 and Monday, May 12.
If you want to be there — at either Boston or NYC’s Garden — tickets are available for all seven hypothetical games.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for MSG games was $368 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Tickets start at $228 before fees in Boston.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know about the Knicks vs. Celtics Eastern Conference Semifinals series below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Knicks playoff home game tickets
A complete calendar including all announced Knicks home game dates and the best prices on tickets can be found here:
| Knicks home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game Three Saturday, May 10 |
$368 |
| Game Four Monday, May 12 |
$374 |
| Game Six Friday, May 16 |
$427 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Boston Celtics playoff home game tickets
All Celtics playoff home game dates and the cheapest tickets available can be found below.
| Boston Celtics home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game One Monday, May 5 |
$228 |
| Game Two Wednesday, May 7 |
$234 |
| Game Five Wednesday, May 14 |
$295 |
| Game Seven Monday, May 19 |
$485 |
How to watch the Knicks and Celtics on TV
Fans hoping to catch Thibodeau’s team on the tube can watch all second-round playoff games on MSG, ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV.
Just make sure to review your local listings before tuning in.
If you don’t have cable, your best bet may be DIRECTV.
About Knicks-Celtics series
The Knicks come into the series after a cutthroat first-round showdown with the Detroit Pistons — where they won three consecutive games on the road in the postseason for the first time in franchise history — and prevailed in six.
Game 6 was particularly tight for the team. Down 112-105 with 2:25 left, the squad had their backs against the wall. Then, Jalen Brunson came alive. A foul on a layup turned into a three-point play. One minute later, a reverse under the hoop turned into an improbable kiss off the glass.
Yet, it was the final minute that made all the difference. Mikal Bridges’ offensive rebound/left-handed putback combo tied the game. With the score sitting at 113-113, Brunson broke free from Ausar Thompson and found an opening behind the three-point line with five seconds left in regulation.
Nothing but net.
On the final play of the game, the Pistons couldn’t capitalize and the Knicks advanced.
As for the Celtics, they come into this second round after taking down the Orlando Magic in five. Other than their single loss in Game 3, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the squad breezed to four easy victories.
2025 NBA playoff schedule
Been meaning to see who’s stuck around after the first round?
Check out the NBA’s 2025 playoff bracket here.
Huge concerts at MSG in 2025
Not sure what to do once the final buzzer sounds on the 2024-25 NBA season?
MSG has you covered.
The legendary venue has booked a number of exciting acts to entertain audiences all summer long.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• Weird Al Yankovic (July 12)
• Tyler, The Creator (July 14-15)
• Wu-Tang Clan (July 16)
• Chris Stapleton (July 25-26)
• Billy Idol (Aug. 20)
Want to see who else is on the road? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
