The second-seeded Boston Celtics will look to even their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series with the third-seeded New York Knicks when they meet in Game 6 on Friday night. Boston avoided elimination with a 127-102 win in Game 5 as both of the Celtics' win in this 2025 NBA playoffs series have come by at least 22 points. The Celtics (61-21), the defending NBA champions, are looking to reach the East Finals for the fourth consecutive year. The Knicks (51-31), who are looking to reach the conference finals for the first time since 1999-00, have lost in the Eastern Conference semifinals in each of the past two seasons. Precious Achiuwa (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Knicks.
Tipoff from Madison Square Garden in New York is set for 8 p.m. ET. The Knicks are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Celtics vs. Knicks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 211.5, which is a 2-point increase from opening at 209.5. The Knicks are -144 on the money line (risk $144 to win $100), while the Celtics are +122 (risk $100 to win $122).
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