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New York Knicks 108, Boston Celtics 105: final score and stats

New York Knicks beat Boston Celtics, New York Knicks 108 to Boston Celtics 105, on Monday, May 5, 2025 at TD Garden, Boston, MA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks.

NBA · East Semifinals - Game 1Monday, May 5, 2025
Final
DateMay 5, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA
TVTNT/truTV/HBO Max
Attendance19,156

Line score

Team1234OTT
New York Knicks252030258108
Boston Celtics263523165105

Top performers

New York Knicks
PointsJalen Brunson · 29
ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns · 13
AssistsMikal Bridges · 7
RatingOG Anunoby · 29 PTS
Boston Celtics
PointsJayson Tatum · 23
ReboundsJayson Tatum · 16
AssistsJayson Tatum · 6
RatingJayson Tatum · 23 PTS, 16 REB, 6 AST

Team comparison

New York KnicksBoston Celtics
Points per game
109.8
114.3
Points allowed per game
103.7
103.1
51-31Record61-21
3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Atlantic Division
2-3Road record / home record5-0
LLWWWLast 5WWWWW
L2StreakW5

Team stats

New York KnicksBoston Celtics
37-87FG34-97
Field Goal %
43
35
17-373PT15-60
Three Point %
46
25
17-31FT22-26
Free Throw %
55
85
Rebounds
49
59
Offensive Rebounds
12
19
Defensive Rebounds
37
40
Assists
19
18
Steals
10
4
Blocks
2
5
Turnovers
12
13
Team Turnovers
1
1
Total Turnovers
13
14
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Knicks

No injuries listed.

Boston Celtics
Paul George F · Illness
Day-To-Day

Box score

New York Knicks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
OG Anunoby462910-206-113-443310131-1
Karl-Anthony Towns31146-130-12-2130210495+8
Josh Hart45145-91-53-6113120564+5
Mikal Bridges5183-132-50-067132062+3
Jalen Brunson44299-235-96-745420134+2
Precious Achiuwa500-10-00-020000020-7
Mitchell Robinson2130-00-03-1070000161+13
Cameron Payne300-00-00-200100001-2
Miles McBride19114-83-60-021010021-6
Team10837-8717-3717-31491912102123719

Boston Celtics

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jayson Tatum44237-234-155-71665210162-5
Kristaps Porzingis1300-40-00-0411004000
Jrue Holiday39167-142-70-063110513+2
Derrick White44196-185-162-211220211020
Jaylen Brown45237-201-108-1075200253+1
Sam Hauser400-20-20-000000001-7
Al Horford3472-61-52-2700013440
Luke Kornet1742-40-00-050111415-7
Payton Pritchard24133-62-55-531100032+1
Team10534-9715-6022-2659181345194022

Recent form

Nov 13, 2026 · at Indiana PacersL 104-106
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersL 107-115
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 117-85
Nov 7, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 109-97
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BullsW 135-105
Nov 11, 2026 · at Toronto RaptorsW 98-93
Nov 10, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersW 123-101
Nov 8, 2026 · at Milwaukee BucksW 117-97
Nov 6, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 119-80
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 109-102

Season series

BOS wins series 4-0
Apr 8, 2025BOS 119, NY 117
Feb 23, 2025NY 105, BOS 118
Feb 8, 2025BOS 131, NY 104
Oct 22, 2024NY 109, BOS 132

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics?

New York Knicks won, 108-105, on Monday, May 5, 2025.

What was the final score of New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics?

New York Knicks 108, Boston Celtics 105.

Who were the top performers?

New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson (29 points). Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum (23 points).

Where is New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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