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NBA Playoffs 2025 Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 5 Injury Report- Crucial Fitness Updates For Both Teams Ahead of Celtics’ Do-or-Die Fixture

The Celtics find themselves in a do-or-die situation ahead of Game 5 vs. the Knicks.

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TD Garden will once again deck up as the Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday, May 14. Trailing the series 3-1, it is a do-or-die game for the reigning champions. However, given past records, there have been instances where the 18-time champions have bounced back and ended up winning the series. It could also be one such case.

The Knicks, who entered the series as heavy underdogs, ended up registering two back-to-back wins to establish an early dominance 2-0. While Boston responded in Game 3, New York was quick enough to further extend the lead to 3-1 in Game 4.

Since the hosts have already done it, they would once again look forward to stealing home court advantage from the Celtics and wrap up the series on Wednesday. However, now that the forthcoming game is the last chance for them to stay afloat, the Celtics would aim to give them a tough fight.

The Indiana Pacers have already made it to the Conference Finals, and the winner of this series will join them there.

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As both teams are hopeful to put their best game forward, let’s see how the injury report looks ahead of Game 5.

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 5 Injury Report

Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 7 p.m. ET
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
TV: TNT, truTV, and MAX | Live Stream: Max, NBA League Pass

Boston Celtics Injuries

Jayson Tatum- Out For Season (Right Achilles Tendon Rupture)
Sam Hauser- Probable (Right Ankle Sprain)

Injury Report for tomorrow vs. New York:

Sam Hauser (right ankle sprain) – PROBABLE
Jayson Tatum (right achilles tendon repair) – OUT
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 13, 2025

The reigning champions, who were heavy favorites to go all the way before the beginning of the series, have been pushed to the brink of elimination. In what could be their title defending season, the Celtics lost their best player, Jayson Tatum, to a ruptured right Achilles Tendon. As per updates, Tatum has undergone a surgery, and has been sidelined for the rest of the season. Moreover, doubts loom over his participation in the forthcoming season as well.

In a positive update, the Celtics have upgraded Sam Hauser’s availability status to probable. Hauser sprained his right ankle in the series opener, and missed the last three games due to the same.

New York Knicks Injuries

None

The New York Knicks have no reported injuries and hence, will enter the forthcoming game with a fully healthy roster.

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.