The Knicks didn’t have any second-half magic in Game 3 as they fell 115-93 on their home court.
For the third straight game, the Celtics built a 20-point lead, but they held on this time to win their first game of the series. The Knicks lead 2-1 with Game 4 set for Monday, May 12, at Madison Square Garden.
Besides the 20-point comebacks, three-point shooting has been the main factor throughout the first three games. Boston shot just 25-of-100 from behind the arc in Games 1 and 2, but it improved in Game 3 by shooting 20-of-40.
The Knicks never led and trailed by as many as 31 points in Game 3. Jalen Brunson scored 27 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds.
Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 23 points off the bench. Jayson Tatum had 22 points, while Jaylen Brown had 19 points.
Here’s what you need to know about Monday’s matchup between the Knicks and Celtics, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Knicks vs. Celtics on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Game 3 between the Knicks and Celtics will be live on ESPN on Monday, May 12. It’s the first of two games of the evening’s slate.
Fans looking to stream Knicks vs. Celtics can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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One of its best qualities is the no-contract model, which gives subscribers the freedom to start and stop service as they please. Additionally, Sling TV’s user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices, and the option for add-ons like premium channels make it an attractive choice for those looking to streamline their viewing options.
Knicks vs. Celtics start time
- Date: Monday, May 12
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Knicks and Celtics is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York.
Despite trailing 2-0 heading into Game 3, the Celtics still seemed to have full control of the series. They remained favorites to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals and showed why in Game 3.
New York couldn’t slow down Boston’s shooting, which was a key to how it overcame 20-point deficits in the first two games.
Knicks vs. Celtics radio station
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Knicks vs. Celtics series schedule
(2) Celtics vs. (3) Knicks — New York leads 2-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 5 | Game 1: Knicks 108, Celtics 105 (OT) | — | — |
| May 7 | Game 2: Knicks 91, Celtics 90 | — | — |
| May 10 | Game 3: Celtics 115, Knicks 93 | — | — |
| May 12 | Game 4 at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 14 | Game 5 at Celtics | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 16 | Game 6* at Knicks | 8 p.m. | 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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