The Knicks' front office made offseason moves with a Celtics vs. Knicks playoff series in mind.
Signing OG Anunoby to an extension and trading for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns was intentional to try to dethrone the Celtics in the Eastern Conference. New York gets its wish as the two rivals face off in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Celtics earned the No. 2 seed in the East as the defending NBA champions, while the Knicks followed behind as the No. 3 seed. While just one seed separated the two, New York was clearly a step behind, having won 10 fewer games.
Boston also swept the regular season series against the Knicks. Aside from the final game, the Celtics won each matchup by double-digit points.
The Celtics will host Games 1 and 2 of the series as they continue their title defense through the Eastern Conference.
Here's what you need to know about Monday's matchup between the Celtics and Knicks, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Celtics vs. Knicks on today?
- TV channel: TNT, truTV
- Live stream: Sling
Game 1 of the Knicks vs. Celtics series will air live on TNT and truTV on Monday, May 5.
Fans looking to stream Celtics vs. Knicks can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Team1 vs. Team2 start time
- Date: Monday, May 5
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Celtics and Knicks is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
While the Knicks and Celtics have a tense rivalry, the teams haven't faced off in the playoffs since the 2012-13 season. Much of that has to do with the Knicks' lack of postseason appearances.
New York has returned to being a prominent franchise, but it's still just the fourth playoff appearance in five years.
Celtics vs. Knicks radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Celtics vs. Knicks broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Celtics vs. Knicks series schedule
(2) Celtics vs. (3) Knicks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 5 | Game 1 at Celtics | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 7 | Game 2 at Celtics | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 10 | Game 3 at Knicks | TBD | ABC, Sling |
| May 12 | Game 4 at Knicks | TBD | ESPN, Sling |
| May 14 | Game 5 at Celtics* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
| May 16 | Game 6 at Knicks* | TBD | ESPN, Sling |
| May 19 | Game 7 at Celtics* | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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