Our Knicks vs. Celtics predictions for Game 1 calls for the Boston offense to come out firing on all cylinders vs. New York's poor perimeter defense on Monday, May 5, 2025.

The Celtics will be coming off six full days of rest heading into the second round series after beating the Orlando Magic 4-1 in their first round series that wrapped up on Tuesday. The Knicks will have three days off before heading to Boston after beating the Pistons 4-2 in their series with a clincher on Thursday night in Detroit.