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The New York Knicks (51-28) and Boston Celtics (54-25) are scheduled to match up on Thursday at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. When these two squads hit the court, Jalen Brunson will be among the players to watch.
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Celtics vs. Knicks: April 9 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video and MSG
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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Knicks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.7% | 11 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.9% | 5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46 | 6 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.5 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13 | 5 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 15 |
Celtics' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.7% | 15 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.1% | 2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.4 | 4 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.2 | 6 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 | 1 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 29 |
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Celtics vs. Knicks Top Players
Knicks
- Brunson puts up 26 points per game while tacking on 6.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds.
- So far this season, Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.1 points, three assists and 11.9 rebounds per contest.
- Brunson makes 2.7 threes per game to lead active Knicks.
- New York's blocks tend to come from Mitchell Robinson, who averages 1.2 per game. Mikal Bridges is a primary source of steals for New York, averaging 1.3 steals a game.
Celtics
- Jaylen Brown scores 28.8 points per game. He also contributes seven rebounds and 5.2 assists per game this season.
- This season, Neemias Queta is averaging 10.3 points, 1.6 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game.
- Derrick White cashes in on 2.7 treys per game.
- The Celtics' defensive effort gets a boost from White (1.1 steals per game) and Queta (1.3 blocks per game).
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Celtics vs. Knicks Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Tyler Kolek: Out (Oblique)
Celtics
Celtics:
Neemias Queta: Questionable (Toe),
Derrick White: Questionable (Knee),
Jaylen Brown: Out (Achilles)
Knicks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Thunder | L 111-100 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Rockets | L 111-94 | Away |
| 4/1/2026 | Grizzlies | W 130-119 | Away |
| 4/3/2026 | Bulls | W 136-96 | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Hawks | W 108-105 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 4/10/2026 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
Celtics' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Hawks | L 112-102 | Away |
| 4/1/2026 | Heat | W 147-129 | Away |
| 4/3/2026 | Bucks | W 133-101 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Raptors | W 115-101 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Hornets | W 113-102 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 4/10/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Magic | - | Home |
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