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Celtics Aim for No. 2 Seed Against Knicks April 9

4/10/2026

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Summary

Celtics Pursue Playoff Position

The Boston Celtics will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2026, to shape the Eastern Conference seedings, with Boston aiming for the No. 2 seed and entering the game with a 54-25 record.
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are listed as questionable for Boston.
New York is favored by 4.5 points.
The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

The New York Knicks won their second NBA championship in 1973, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. This victory followed a fierce rivalry with the Boston Celtics, who the Knicks overcame in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks' 68-14 record that season established a legacy of competition that continues to influence the Eastern Conference and engage basketball fans today.

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Celtics Pursue Playoff Position

The Boston Celtics will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2026, to shape the Eastern Conference seedings, with Boston aiming for the No. 2 seed and entering the game with a 54-25 record.
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are listed as questionable for Boston.
New York is favored by 4.5 points.
The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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