2025 NBA Playoffs Round 2- Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks- NBA Playoffs Head-to-Head Record, Celtics vs. Knicks Game 1 Odds

The reigning champions Boston Celtics will welcome the New York Knicks at TD Garden on Monday, May 5, for the opening clash of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Celtics are heading into the series on the back of a 4-1 win over the Orlando Magic in the first round series. The New York Knicks, on the other hand, wrapped up the series against the Detroit Pistons in six games, registering a 4-2 win. 

It wasn’t an easy win for the Knicks, and they had to come from behind in the final quarter in three of its four wins. It was a close-contested series, with the largest wining margin being 11 points. 

Talking about their respective regular-season campaigns, New York finished with a better record than the previous year, and posted a tally of 51 wins and 31 losses to earn the third seed in the East. 

The Celtics, on the flip side, crossed the 60-win mark and finished the season with a tally of 61-21. The record earned them the second spot on the standings. They, along with the OKC Thunder, are the only two teams that finished in top five of the offensive and defensive ratings. They have emerged as one of the biggest threats this season.

While the Knicks would be hopeful to make it to their first conference finals since 2000, the team consisting of stars like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday, might make it their biggest nightmare. 

Fans can expect fireworks and intense moments as two of the top three seeds in the East clash it out for a Conference Final berth. But before that, let’s go through their playoff head-to-head record, and see which team holds the upper hand. 

Celtics vs. Knicks NBA Playoffs Head-to-Head Record- Who Holds Advantage in NBA Playoffs? 

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks share an old and glorious playoff history consisting of 14 series. Out of those 14 series, both Knicks and the Celtics have emerged victorious in seven each, maintaining an even record so far. The first time both teams faced each other in the playoffs was in the 1951 Eastern Division Semifinals, where New York took down Boston 2-0. 

In terms of playoff games, the Knicks and the Celtics have been a part of 67 games. The Boston Celtics maintain the upper hand with 36 wins, where as the Knicks have 31 wins. 

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Celtics vs. Knicks Overall Head-to-Head-Who Holds the Overall H2H Advantage? 

Overall, they share a rivalry of 565 games, which consist of 498 regular season games, and 67 playoff games. The Boston Celtics are heavyweights with a total of 344 wins, whereas, the Knicks have 221 wins. 

In the 2024-25 regular season, the Celtics met the Knicks on four occasions, and registered a seamless 4-0 sweep to further solidify their dominance. 

Celtics vs. Knicks Game 1 Odds- Who Is More Likely to Win Round 2 Game 1? 

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