- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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The iconic Madison Square Garden plays host as the New York Knicks (51-28) face off against the Boston Celtics (53-25) on Thursday.
In their previous game, the Celtics triumphed over the Raptors, achieving a score of 115-101. Boston showcased their shooting prowess with a field goal percentage of 53.4% (47 of 88), while hitting 8 of 28 from beyond the arc. From the free throw line, they converted 13 of 16 attempts for an 81.3% success rate. The Celtics secured a total of 44 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards, and dished out 25 assists while forcing 15 turnovers and recording 10 steals. Defensively, they allowed Toronto a shooting percentage of 47.6% on 40 of 84 attempts. The Raptors had 31 assists and managed 6 steals during the game, registering 31 total rebounds (6 offensive, 25 defensive) and achieving 3 blocks. Toronto finished the night shooting 72.2% from the free throw line, making 13 of 18 attempts, and were 8 of 20 from three-point range. Boston was called for 19 fouls compared to Toronto’s 16.
Jaylen Brown significantly contributed to this victory, finishing with 26 points on 11 of 20 shooting in 35 minutes. He recorded 6 rebounds and 3 assists while achieving a shooting accuracy of 55.0% from the field.
The Celtics enter this game with a 53-25 record this season. They average 12.3 turnovers per game and commit 19.0 fouls nightly. As a unit, Boston collects 46.5 rebounds per game and has recorded 1,917 assists this season, ranking 29th in the league. The Celtics are successful on 36.4% of their three-point attempts (1,187 out of 3,262) and 80.4% from the free throw line. They score an average of 114.6 points per game (21st in the NBA) while shooting 46.7% from the field.
Defensively, they force 12.4 turnovers per game and average 18.4 personal fouls. The Celtics rank 4th in the league for opponent assists allowed, with a total of 1,932 this season. They limit opponents to a field goal percentage of 44.1% (2,984 out of 6,760) and give up 41.2 rebounds per game. Additionally, they allow 36.0% shooting from three-point territory and lead the league in points allowed per game at 107.0.
In the Knicks’ last matchup, they secured a tight 108-105 victory over the Hawks. New York amassed 35 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 47 rebounds. They turned the ball over 17 times while earning 9 steals throughout the game. The Hawks committed 18 fouls, resulting in 17 free throw attempts for the Knicks, of which they successfully made 13 for a percentage of 76.5%. From the three-point line, New York converted 11 of 33 shots (33.3%). Overall, the Knicks shot 42 of 84 from the field, hitting 50.0%. Conversely, they allowed the Hawks to connect on 40.0% of their shots (38 of 95) while shooting 38.1% from three-point range (16 of 42) and 76.5% from the charity stripe (13 of 17). The Knicks allowed Atlanta to grab a total of 48 rebounds (19 offensive).
Jalen Brunson was pivotal for the Knicks, scoring 30 points on 11 of 26 shooting for a field goal percentage of 42.3% and contributing 3 rebounds along with 13 assists during his 39 minutes on the floor.
This season, the Knicks have a record of 51-28. New York averages 20.0 fouls per game and successfully makes 79.3% of their free throw attempts. They distribute the ball for an average of 27.5 assists per game (13th in the league) while committing 13.8 turnovers. The Knicks have scored 9,229 points this year (116.8 per game) and pull down an average of 46.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 47.7%, ranking 12th in the league.
Defensively, New York ranks 5th in points allowed per game at 110.4. They enforce 14.3 turnovers per game and limit teams to a shooting percentage of 45.9% from the field (5th in the league). Opponents are shooting 36.1% from three-point range against them (1,093 of 3,025), and they allow 77.9% shooting from the foul line. On average, they permit 25.0 assists and 40.6 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 3rd in the league respectively.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Pick: Back New York and take the under on total points.
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