For the second time during the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks are entering Game 6 with a 3-2 series lead. They closed things out against the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 last round; can they do it again to eliminate the Boston Celtics tonight?
Even without Jayson Tatum, the Celtics took Game 5. The Knicks outscored them in the fourth quarter, as they have in every game of the series, but still, there was no epic comeback to be had.
Tonight marks another chance for Jalen Brunson to do what he does best and close the game — and the series — out. He’s often at his best when the team needs him the most, and tonight is certainly one of those occasions.
- Date and time: May 14, 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York)
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming:DIRECTV (five days free)
As as the case in Game 5, a win tonight will send the Knicks to the conference finals against the rival Indiana Pacers.
Here’s everything you need to know about Knicks vs. Celtics Game 6, including where to tune in without cable.
What time is the Knicks-Celtics game on tonight?
Today’s Knicks vs. Celtics game tips off at 8 p.m. ET tonight, May 16. The game will air on ESPN.
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Knicks vs. Celtics Round 2 schedule:
- Game 1: Knicks (108), Celtics (105) – OT
- Game 2: Knicks (91), Celtics (90)
- Game 3: Celtics (115), Knicks (93)
- Game 4: Celtics (113), Knicks (121)
- Game 5: Knicks (102), Celtics (127)
- Game 6: Celtics at Knicks, Friday, May 16, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7: Knicks at Celtics, Monday, May 19 at 8 p.m. (TNT)*
*Game 7 only if necessary
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