Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 3: Prediction

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 3: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates (May 10, 2025)

Get Game 3 predictions, injury updates, and starting lineups as the Celtics face the Knicks in a key playoff clash on May 10, 2025 — *Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (Photo by Bob DeChiara/Imagn Images)*

The Boston Celtics walked into their conference semifinals as the firm favorites. However, things soon went haywire as they lost both of their opening games. Trailing by a margin of 0-2 at the moment, the Celtics will surely look to bounce back strong.

Coming back for their third game, the likes of Jayson Tatum and Co. will be eager to bring parity back into the series.

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 3: Prediction

The cheapest ticket available for the New York Knicks vs. Boston is $734, which has become the most expensive New York Knicks home game on record — *Jayson Tatum and OG Anunoby (Photo by David Butler II/Imagn Images)*

The Boston Celtics fans could not believe what happened in Game 2. After suffering a defeat in Game 1, the Celtics were looking for a quick turnaround. And that is what they were doing in most parts of the game. In the initial 33 minutes, the score was 73-53 in favor of the Celtics. Naturally, they were elated and anticipated an easy victory. But alas! That was not to be.

Soon the tides turned rapidly and the Knicks came back with a vengeance. The final 15 minutes saw the Knicks dominate the game, dropping 38 points in comparison with Celtics’ 15! With a 90-91 defeat, the onus is now on the likes of Jayson Tatum and his team to get into the groove and get back to winning ways.