NBA Playoffs Live Blog

Published 12 hours ago• 2 minute read

Boston Celtics at New York Knicks (Live on ESPN)

New York rattled off a 10-4 run over the final few minutes of the first quarter to give them a 26-20 lead over Boston in Game 6. Mikal Bridges (12 points on 5-7 FG, 2-3 3PT) and Karl-Anthony Towns (11 points, 4 rebounds) lead the Knicks, while Josh Hart has added 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 10 minutes.

cap 🤝 OG pic.twitter.com/Ru5tCvPwCC

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 17, 2025

Jaylen Brown was red-hot with a game-high 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting and two made 3s. No other Celtic has more than 3 points, and the Knicks have taken a 31-20 lead as we get underway in the second quarter.

TOUGH, JB, TOUGH 😤

He's up to 13 points heading into the 2Q!

📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/xtzIviAk7e

— NBA (@NBA) May 17, 2025

Tune in on ESPN for this crucial game for both squads.

Jalen Brunson loses Jaylen Brown before getting to his spot and cashing the jumper. He’s got 2 points and 2 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges leads New York with 7 points on 3-for-4 shooting.

Jaylen Brown leads the Celtics with 7 points and one made 3, but the Knicks have a 13-9 lead with a little under 5 minutes to go in the opening quarter.

JALEN WITH THE SPIN MOVE 😵‍💫 pic.twitter.com/OFrlTEpi7g

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 17, 2025

OG BLOCK.
MIKAL PUTBACK.
OG BLOCK.
MIKAL 3.

New York on a 7-0 early in the 1Q on ESPN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TShS0cMwau

— NBA (@NBA) May 17, 2025

The Knicks will run it back with the starting unit that’s gotten them to a 3-2 series over the Celtics. Jalen Brunson (22 points), Karl-Anthony Towns (19 points) and Josh Hart (24 points) all had solid outings in Game 5, but they’ll need a little more from Mikal Bridges (9 points) and OG Anunoby (6 points) if they want to knock off the defending champs.

FRIDAY NIGHT KNICKS 😤 pic.twitter.com/rcjXwfOjUQ

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 16, 2025

Luke Kornet will get the starting nod for the Celtics after his 10-point, 9-rebound and 7-block performance in Game 5’s critical win. Kristaps Porziņģis will slide to the bench after not playing in the second half on Wednesday.

Game 6 between the Celtics and Knicks is going live shortly on ESPN!