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Celtics vs. Knicks Preview – Shorthanded Celtics Stare at Elimination As Knicks Eye First EC Finals Since 2000

Knicks Look to End Celtics' Era in Game 5 Showdown

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The New York Knicks are on the cusp of a historic semi-finals victory against the Boston Celtics. What better way to qualify for the Conference Finals by beating your opponent at their home court. The Celtics vs. Knicks game 5 will take place at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday.

Boston Celtics Preview

This may be the last time that the current roster plays together. Boston Celtics being the most expensive side in the NBA is on the cusp of elimination. And reports suggest that it will remain financially unstable to keep the current roster with the record they have.

The Celtics have not been at their usual best for quite some time. Even against the New York Knicks they have just won once in four games. In their last game, only Jayson Tatum put up a dominating performance, and even he is out on Wednesday. The road looks tougher for the 18 time NBA champions.

The Celtics lost all 3 of these games.

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New York Knicks Preview

The Knicks have been stream rolling ahead landing wins and keeping their momentum intact. After their 121-114 game 4 win has almost gotten them home. Win at the TD Garden and the New York Knicks will make their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000.

Celtics vs. Knicks Injury Report

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum will be a huge miss for the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. He scored a team high 42 points in the game 4. However, the 27-year-old had to exit in the last quarter due to an Achilles injury.

After multiple MRI scans, Tatum is ruled out of the remainder of the season. Sam Hauser is listed as questionable for the Celtics vs. Knicks game 5 due to an ankle injury.

New York Knicks

The Knicks have a healthy and hungry squad to go against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. New York’s roster has been consistent throughout the series and will seal the series if they win in the fifth game.

Celtics vs. Knicks – Head-to-Head

Boston Celtics, have had an upper hand when it comes to the regular season fixtures. They won all the four games against the Knicks. However, the New York based franchise have turned the tables in the playoffs, winning three out of the four games played so far.