Knicks vs Celtics Picks and Prediction – 2/23/2025

The Sunday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matinee between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics from the TD Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Knicks (37-19) are eight games above .500 on the road and trail the Celtics by three games for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, New York was torched for 77 points during the first half of a 142-105 road loss against Cleveland. 

All-Star G Jalen Brunson tallied a team-high 26 points (10-17 FG), four rebounds, and four assists. All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points on 10-for-15 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. The Knicks allowed the Cavaliers to shoot a scorching 61 percent from the field and trailed by as many as 42 points. 

The Boston Celtics are riding a four-game winning streak and are currently six games back of Cleveland for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics (40-16) are tied with the Knicks for third in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 117.3 points per contest. On Thursday, Boston built a 16-point halftime advantage and cruised to a 124-104 road victory against Philadelphia. 

Payton Pritchard nailed 8-for-15 from long distance and finished with a game-high 28 points off the Boston bench. All-Star G Jaylen Brown chipped in 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists. All-Star F Jayson Tatum notched his fourth career triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and ten assists. 

New York starting forwards Josh Hart (knee) and OG Anunoby (foot) are listed as questionable for this game. The Knicks have been outclassed in the first two meetings against the Celtics, which makes them live underdogs in this spot. Take New York to pull off the upset on the road. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 119-114.