The Boston Celtics are set to host the New York Knicks on Tuesday for a primetime game at TD Garden.,This marks the Knicks’ first visit of the season, and they are on a four-game winning streak.The Boston Celtics face a challenging schedule with playoff contenders appearing on their calendar frequently. On Tuesday, they will host the New York Knicks, the team that eliminated them from last season’s playoffs. This marks the Knicks’ first visit to Boston this season.<\/p>\n
Boston is coming off a victory on Sunday in Cleveland, where Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 42 points to secure the win against the Cavaliers. The Knicks have won their last four games, having defeated the Raptors and the Bucks at home. Derrick White (calf) and Neemias Queta (ankle) are listed as probable to play in Tuesday’s game.<\/p>\n
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. at TD Garden and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. Betting information indicates New York as a 1-point favorite, with an over\/under of 231.0.<\/p>\n
Knicks Overview:
\nSeason record: 13-6
\nVs. spread: 12-7
\nOver\/under: 10-9
\nLast 10 games: 7-3
\nVs. spread: 6-4
\nOver\/under: 4-6<\/p>\n
Celtics Overview:
\nSeason record: 11-9
\nVs. spread: 10-10
\nOver\/under: 8-12
\nLast 10 games: 7-3
\nVs. spread: 7-3
\nOver\/under: 3-7<\/p>\n
Team Statistics:
\nPoints per game: New York 120.4, Boston 114.9
\nPoints allowed per game: New York 112.9, Boston 110.9
\nField goal percentage: New York .470, Boston .461
\nOpponent field goal percentage: New York .466, Boston .442
\n3-point percentage: New York .371, Boston .356
\nOpponent 3-point percentage: New York .378, Boston .365<\/p>\n
Stat of the day: The Celtics are currently leading the league with an average of 11.1 turnovers per game.<\/p>\n
Notes:
\nNeemias Queta, who recently returned from an ankle injury, recorded a career-high 19 points and 18 rebounds in Boston’s loss to Minnesota on Saturday. He was rested as a precaution on Sunday and is expected to play on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Payton Pritchard achieved his second career 40-point performance on Sunday, shooting 15 of 22 from the field and making six 3-pointers.<\/p>\n
Jaylen Brown recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.<\/p>\n
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.5 points per game this season, ranking 10th in the NBA, just ahead of Brown. Brunson scored a game-high 31 points when the Knicks defeated the Celtics 105-95 in New York on October 24th. Brown led Boston with 23 points in that game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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