Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Match Player Stats NBA 2024 25: Key Performers, Head-to-Head Analysis & Team Stats

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Match Player Stats NBA 2024 25: The New York Knicks have taken a commanding 3-1 lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals following a high-scoring 121–113 victory in Game 4. Jalen Brunson powered the Knicks with 39 points, while Jayson Tatum answered with 42 in a losing effort for the Celtics. Now returning home to TD Garden, Boston faces elimination and must win Game 5 to extend the series.

After a dominant 115–93 win in Game 3, the Celtics were expected to bounce back and even the series. However, New York responded with their best offensive performance yet, with sharp execution from their backcourt and clutch scoring from Brunson. The Celtics must tighten up defensively and get more support around Tatum if they want to avoid a stunning second-round exit. With Game 5 set for Boston, all eyes are on whether the Celtics can stave off elimination or if the Knicks will complete a historic upset.

Celtics vs Knicks NBA 24-25 Game Information

Date: May 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA

Celtics vs Knicks Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	HOME	ROAD	EAST	WEST	DIV	PF	PA	STRK
Boston	61	21	.744	28-13	33-8	39-13	22-8	14-2	116.3	107.2	Won 2
New York	51	31	.622	27-14	24-17	34-18	17-13	12-4	115.8	111.7	Won 1

Celtics vs Knicks – Last 5 Head-to-Head Results

Date	Home Team	Final Score	Winner
May 12, 2025	Knicks	Knicks 121 - 113 Celtics	Knicks
May 10, 2025	Celtics	Celtics 115 - 93 Knicks	Celtics
May 7, 2025	Knicks	Knicks 91 - 90 Celtics	Knicks
May 5, 2025	Celtics	Knicks 108 - 105 Celtics (OT)	Knicks
Apr 8, 2025	Celtics	Celtics 119 - 117 Knicks (OT)	Celtics

Key Takeaways:

Knicks\' Offensive Explosion: New York’s 121-point outburst in Game 4 highlights their growing offensive rhythm, especially from Brunson and Towns.
Jalen Brunson’s Heroics: Averaging 26.0 PPG and 7.3 APG, Brunson’s 39-point Game 4 performance demonstrated elite shot creation under pressure.
Tatum\'s Big Numbers Not Enough: Jayson Tatum dropped 42 in Game 4 but got limited support as the Celtics\' defense struggled to contain perimeter threats.
Statistical Edge for Boston: The Celtics still lead in rebounds (45.3 to 42.6) and blocks (5.51 to 3.95), but New York holds the edge in FG% and steals.

Celtics vs Knicks Individual Stat Leaders

New York Knicks

Points: Jalen Brunson – 30.1 PPG
Rebounds: Karl-Anthony Towns – 11.6 RPG
Assists: Jalen Brunson – 8.0 APG
Steals: Josh Hart – 1.2 SPG
Blocks: OG Anunoby – 0.9 BPG
Field Goal %: Karl-Anthony Towns – 49.3%
Free Throw %: Karl-Anthony Towns – 91.9%
3-Point Field Goal %: Karl-Anthony Towns – 37.1%

Boston Celtics

Points: Jayson Tatum – 28.1 PPG
Rebounds: Jayson Tatum – 11.5 RPG
Assists: Jayson Tatum – 5.4 APG
Steals: Jaylen Brown – 1.0 SPG
Blocks: Derrick White – 1.05 BPG
Field Goal %: Payton Pritchard – 47.23%
Free Throw %: Derrick White – 88.0%
3-Point Field Goal %: Sam Hauser – 36.4%

Celtics vs Knicks NBA 24-25 Semi Finals Implications

Game 5 is do-or-die for the Boston Celtics. Trailing 3-1, the top seed in the East must respond at home or suffer a shocking second-round exit. For the Knicks, this is a golden chance to close out the series early and earn valuable rest ahead of the Conference Finals. Expect an all-out effort from both sides in what could be the defining game of the series.