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Celtics edge Knicks in overtime, will be East's No. 2 seed

By virtue of the Cleveland Cavaliers' win over the Chicago Bulls, Boston (59-20) is locked in as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

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Boston Celtics Outlast New York Knicks in 119-117 Win

The Boston Celtics outlasted the New York Knicks in an overtime thriller 119-117. Kristaps Porzingis led with 34 points against his former team and eight three-pointers.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Celtics Rewrite Boston History on Tuesday

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks did not disappoint on Tuesday night. There was a lot of anticipation in the buildup to this marquee Eastern Conference matchup at Madison Square Garden, and these two teams delivered as promised. The thrilling encounter required an extra period to determine a winner.

Jayson Tatum News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Celtics React to Big Jayson Tatum News During Knicks Game

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics played a primetime game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday Night, a matchup between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings. Tatum was questionable heading into the game, having recently worked through an ankle injury. The Celtics' stars availability proved to be a major factor.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / April 8

Kendrick Perkins explains why 'disrespected' Jayson Tatum has most to gain these playoffs

Kendrick Perkins feels Jayson Tatum has been disrespected when it comes to how people view the superstar and that he has the most to gain this postseason.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Celtics Make Kristaps Porzingis Move Before Knicks Game

On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics will go on the road and take on the New York Knicks for the fourth and final time this season. So far, the Celtics have won each of their three games against the Knicks this season and will look to complete the season series sweep just before the end of the season.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 8

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks DFS Start Em’ Sit Em’| April 8th, 2025

The Celtics and Knicks game serves as a nice late-season treat since both teams are up there with Cleveland on top of the East. The Knicks are eight games behind Boston, so it’s not like they have a great chance of catching them at the two seed, but toppling the Celtics would still be a huge confidence booster going into the playoffs.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Athlon Sports / April 8

New Update on Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis Before Knicks Game

The Boston Celtics will head into a potential Eastern Conference playoff preview on Tuesday night as they face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

How Celtics are replicating Warriors’ dynasty amid NBA Finals pursuit

BOSTON — Dynasties used to reign over the NBA. However, thanks to the new CBA and an increasingly competitive league, one team dominating year after year feels like a thing of the past.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Brian Windhorst mocks notion that Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is disrespected

The Boston Celtics are cruising toward the NBA playoffs, looking once again like good bets to repeat as NBA champions despite some stiffer competition as compared to last year.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Jaylen Brown's Injury Status Before New York Knicks-Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are at that point of the season where they do not have a lot to play for. This could offer the New York Knicks a much-needed break on Tuesday night.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 8

Ranking the Celtics' Four Possible First-Round Playoff Opponents

The Boston Celtics have locked themselves into the second seed in the Eastern Conference. They have been in that spot for most of the season, as they failed to catch Cleveland for the top spot.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 8

Celtics Big Man Reaches Milestone Only Few in Franchise Have Matched

The Boston Celtics cruised to a comfortable win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. They maintained control for most of the game and never let the outcome slip into doubt.

Jaylen Brown News / Hardwood Heroics / April 8

Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown Absolutely Mocks 1 Houston Rockets Forward For His 'Weird' Antics and On-Court Personality

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown recently called out Dillon Brooks for his “weird” on-court antics and incessant trash talk as part of his “gimmick.” The Houston Rockets forward has a reputation for being a pesky defender who loves to get under people’s skin, such as LeBron James, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / April 8

Boston Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Makes Bold Claim About Jayson Tatum

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the best young stars in the NBA. The 27-year-old is in his eighth season (all with Boston) and is coming off a year where he led them to their first NBA Championship since 2008.

Kristaps Porzingis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis reveals why he loved his bloody UFC moment

Kristaps Porzingis loves watching the UFC. So much so that a moment that would occur there happened in the Boston Celtics’ game against the Phoenix Suns on April 4.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 7

Knicks out to deny Celtics regular-season sweep

The Boston Celtics will go for a regular-season sweep of the Knicks when they travel to New York on Tuesday night. The Celtics (58-20) have a top-two seed in the Eastern Conference locked up, while the Knicks (50-28) need just one more win to sew up the No.

Luke Kornet News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

Celtics Face Crucial Luke Kornet Decision This Offseason

Luke Kornet has been key for the Boston Celtics as a backup center this season. In 18.4 minutes per game, Kornet is averaging 5.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and .9 blocks while shooting 68 percent from the field.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / April 7

Can Boston Win It Again This Year?

The Celtics are one of the gnarliest teams in the NBA, and they have 18 titles to back this up. After carrying the title last season, there’s a frenzy as to whether they’ll also win this season.

Payton Pritchard News / Oregon Ducks on SI / April 7

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard Overwhelming Favorite To Win Sixth Man of the Year

Former Oregon Ducks and current Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is in the midst of his best season in the NBA. Pritchard is currently the odds on favorite to win the 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. Payton Pritchard played for the Oregon Ducks from 2016 through 2020.

Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / April 7

Jaylen Brown Issues Threat To Angry Sports Bettors

Jaylen Brown has had enough—and this time, he didn’t mince words. During an appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, the Boston Celtics star issued a clear and forceful message to angry sports bettors who’ve increasingly crossed the line from frustrated fans to harassers.

Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Marcus Smart shares his side of altercation that led to fan being ejected

Marcus Smart received a mostly warm welcome when he returned to Boston once as a visiting player on Sunday, but there was one tense incident between the former Defensive Player of the Year and a fan.

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 1