The Celtics, of course, lost star forward Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury in Game 4, while Kristaps Porzingis was battling what Stevens called a “post-viral syndrome, which is just lingering effects of a long illness.” ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne also reported that Jaylen Brown finished the season with a partially torn right meniscus.

Does Jaylen Brown playing on a partially torn meniscus change how you see the Boston Celtics loss to the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals second round series the Celtics just lost in six games?

The New York Knicks host the Boston Celtics for Game 6 of their best-of-7, second-round NBA Playoff series. Tip from Madison Square Garden is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

NBA star Jalen Brunson shouted-out Nas' 'Illmatic' album on social media after the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Boston Celtics, but staying in championship contention will remain the guiding light for president of basketball ops. Brad Stevens.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson congratulated the New York Knicks for beating the Boston Celtics and advancing.

The New York Knicks pulled off a stunning upset when they dethroned the Boston Celtics as NBA champions by defeating them 4-2 in their best-of-seven second-round playoff series. New York sealed Boston's fate by winning the first two games on the road at the TD Garden and then clinched the series win with a fourth win at the Maddison Square Garden.

New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns weren't quick to forget how ESPN's Stephen A. Smith initially counted them out in their second-round series against the Boston Celtics.