When the New York Knicks (51-31) and Boston Celtics (61-21) play at Madison Square Garden on Friday at 8 p.m. ET, Karl-Anthony Towns and Derrick White are two of the players to watch.
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Knicks vs. Celtics: May 16 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Knicks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.6% | 4 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.4% | 22 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.6 | 24 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.8 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 13 |
Celtics' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.2% | 19 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45% | 2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.3 | 8 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.7 | 12 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 | 2 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12 | 26 |
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Knicks vs. Celtics Top Players
Knicks
- Towns scores 24.4 points per game this season for the Knicks, adding 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists.
- Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points, 7.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game this season.
- OG Anunoby hits 2.3 threes per game to lead active Knicks.
- Josh Hart records 1.5 steals per game. Anunoby collects 0.9 blocks a game.
Celtics
- Jaylen Brown pours in 22.2 points per game and also tacks on 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest.
- This season, Luke Kornet is averaging six points, 1.6 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.
- White cashes in on 3.5 treys per game.
- The Celtics' defensive efforts get a lift from Brown (1.2 steals per game) and White (1.1 blocks per game).
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Knicks vs. Celtics Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Precious Achiuwa: Questionable (Ankle)
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out For Season (Lower Leg)
Knicks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2025 | Celtics | W 108-105 | Away |
| 5/7/2025 | Celtics | W 91-90 | Away |
| 5/10/2025 | Celtics | L 115-93 | Home |
| 5/12/2025 | Celtics | W 121-113 | Home |
| 5/14/2025 | Celtics | L 127-102 | Away |
| 5/16/2025 | Celtics | - | Home |
Celtics' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2025 | Knicks | L 108-105 | Home |
| 5/7/2025 | Knicks | L 91-90 | Home |
| 5/10/2025 | Knicks | W 115-93 | Away |
| 5/12/2025 | Knicks | L 121-113 | Away |
| 5/14/2025 | Knicks | W 127-102 | Home |
| 5/16/2025 | Knicks | - | Away |
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