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Celtics Favored as Knicks Chase Conference Finals Dream

5/6/2025

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The Boston Celtics are set to clash with the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference semifinals on May 5 in Boston. As defending champions and having swept the regular season series, the Celtics are favored by 9 points. The Knicks, hungry for their first conference finals appearance since 2000, face a formidable challenge ahead.

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics are set to clash with the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference semifinals on May 5 in Boston. As defending champions and having swept the regular season series, the Celtics are favored by 9 points. The Knicks, hungry for their first conference finals appearance since 2000, face a formidable challenge ahead.