Knicks look to advance to Eastern Conference Finals with win over Celtics

The New York Knicks will look to punch a ticket to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years with a win on Wednesday night over the Boston Celtics.

Where is the Knicks game tonight?

Game 5 in Boston is scheduled for 7 p.m. You can watch it on TNT.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks and Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics go after the loose ball in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks and Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics go after the loose ball in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New Y

The Celtics will be without star Jayson Tatum, who had surgery on Tuesday to repair his ruptured right Achilles — meaning his season is over. The Celtics must win on Wednesday to extend their series.

If the Knicks close out the series on Wednesday, the conference finals will begin on Monday at Madison Square Garden. If it gets extended, Game 1 would be on May 21 with Indiana on the road. 

Looking ahead, it would be the fourth time New York and Indiana have met in a conference final. The Knicks won in 1994 and 1999, while the Pacers won in 2000. New York took two of three games in the regular season. 

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