New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -10; over/under is 210.5
EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last matchup 108-105 in overtime on Monday, led by 29 points from Jalen Brunson. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 23.
The Celtics are 14-2 against the rest of their division. Boston is eighth in the league with 116.3 points and is shooting 46.2% from the field.
The Knicks are 34-18 in Eastern Conference play. New York has a 19-23 record against teams over .500.
The Celtics score 116.3 points per game, 4.6 more points than the 111.7 the Knicks allow. The Knicks average 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 fewer makes per game than the Celtics allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and six assists for the Celtics. Brown is averaging 14.4 points over the past 10 games.
Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 26 points and 6.1 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 7-3, averaging 105.5 points, 45.2 rebounds, 22.2 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 96.9 points per game.
Knicks: 6-4, averaging 107.7 points, 39.8 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.3 points.
INJURIES: Celtics: Jrue Holiday: day to day (hamstring), Kristaps Porzingis: day to day (illness), Sam Hauser: day to day (ankle).
Knicks: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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