NBA Playoff Schedule: Knicks vs. Celtics, Rest of Semifinals

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Apr 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) looks for an opening against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) looks for an opening against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images
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With Detroit downed, the New York Knicks will now look to best Boston.

The Knicks will face the defending Boston Celtics in round two of the Eastern Conference playoffs, setting the stage for the 15th all-time postseason meeting between the two teams. The series stands at 8-7 Boston, with the Knicks getting the last one in six games back in 2013's opening round.

Keep track of the Knicks-Celtics series' scores and schedule, as well as those of the other conference semifinal matches, with updates arriving as appropriate.

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Knicks Celtics
Feb 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) looks to drive past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

(2) Boston vs. (3) KNICKS

  • Game 1 (@ Boston): KNICKS 108, Boston 105 (OT)
  • Game 2 (@ Boston): KNICKS 91, Boston 90
  • Game 3 (@ New York): Boston 115, KNICKS 93
  • Game 4 (@ New York): KNICKS 121, Boston 113
  • Game 5 (@ Boston): Boston 127, KNICKS 102
  • Game 6 (@ New York): KNICKS 119, Boston 81

KNICKS win series 4-2

Though MSG Network will not carry game coverage, pregame and postgame shows tailored to Knicks will be available throughout the series.


Eastern Conference

Pacers Cavaliers
Apr 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) passes the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

(1) Cleveland vs. (4) Indiana

  • Game 1 (@ Cleveland): Indiana 121, Cleveland 112
  • Game 2 (@ Cleveland): Indiana 120, Cleveland 119
  • Game 3 (@ Indiana): Cleveland 126, Indiana 104
  • Game 4 (@ Indiana): Indiana 129, Cleveland 109
  • Game 5 (@ Cleveland): Indiana 114, Cleveland 105

Pacers win series 4-1


Western Conference

Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) reacts with forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies during game four for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

(1) Oklahoma City vs. (4) Denver

  • Game 1: (@ Oklahoma City): Denver 121, Oklahoma City 119
  • Game 2: (@ Oklahoma City): Oklahoma City 149, Denver 106
  • Game 3: (@ Denver): Denver 113, Oklahoma City 104 (OT)
  • Game 4: (@ Denver): Oklahoma City 92, Denver 87
  • Game 5: (@ Oklahoma City): Oklahoma City 112, Denver 105
  • Game 6: (@ Denver): Denver 119, Oklahoma City 107
  • Game 7: (@ Oklahoma City): Oklahoma City 125, Denver 93

Thunder wins series 4-3

Julius Randle
Apr 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts in celebration after a foul is called against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

(6) Minnesota vs. (7) Golden State

  • Game 1 (@ Minnesota): Golden State 99, Minnesota 88
  • Game 2 (@ Minnesota): Minnesota 117, Golden State 93
  • Game 3 (@ Golden State): Minnesota 102, Golden State 97
  • Game 4 (@ Golden State): Minnesota 117, Golden State 110
  • Game 5 (@ Minnesota): Minnesota 121, Golden State 110

Timberwolves win series 4-1

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Geoff Magliocchetti
GEOFF MAGLIOCCHETTI

Geoff Magliocchetti is a veteran sportswriter who contributes to a variety of sites on the "On SI" network. In addition to the Yankees/Mets, Geoff also covers the New York Knicks, New York Liberty, and New York Giants and has previously written about the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Staten Island Yankees, and NASCAR.