Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Game 3 Playoffs

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the Boston Celtics inflicted a heavy 115-93 defeat on the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, narrowing the series deficit to 2-1.

From the start of the game at Madison Square Garden, the Celtics set the pace, taking a 36-20 lead at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the lead had widened to 71-46, marking the largest halftime deficit in Knicks playoff history.

Boston rediscovered its three-point prowess, hitting 20 of its 40 attempts, while the New York Knicks struggled with a modest 5 of 25. Payton Pritchard shined off the bench with 23 points, including five three-pointers, outscoring the entire Knicks bench. Jayson Tatum added 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Jaylen Brown and Derrick White contributed 19 and 17 points, respectively.

For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson scored 27 points, mostly late in the game, and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds, but their impact was limited in the face of the Celtics’ dominance. Injuries to Josh Hart and Towns also complicated New York’s task.

The victory keeps the Celtics in contention in the series, with Game 4 scheduled for Monday at Madison Square Garden. Boston will try to even the series at 2-2, while New York will look to rebound from this historic home loss.