NYK vs BOS Dream11 Prediction: The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, the Eastern Conference rivals in the Atlantic Division, will play each other tomorrow at Madison Square Garden. This is their fourth meeting of the season; the New York Knicks have won the first three meetings, and they will be hoping to win this away game as well.
In the meantime, the New York Knicks have suffered three straight losses to the Celtics; however, their 19-8 home record will motivate them to win this game against Boston.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
New York Knicks (34-22)
Now sitting in fourth place in the conference, the New York Knicks have won five of their previous ten games. The Knicks ended their four-game losing streak against the Sixers by winning 110-96. The Knicks’ defence makes up +4.7 points, ranking third in defence and allowing opponents to score 109.7 points per game. Their offense is mediocre, ranking 18th in the league with 114.4 points per game.
The team’s accomplishments are a result of their combined efforts on both ends of the floor. With 27.5 points per game (PPG) and 6.6 assists per game (APG), Jalen Brunson leads the squad in scoring. Julius Randle also makes a major contribution with 24.0 PPG, 9.2 rebounds per game (RPG), and 5.0 APG. Coach Tom Thibodeau’s other main players include Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson, OG Anunoby, Donte DiVincenzo, and Isaiah Hartenstein.
Boston Celtics (44-12)
In the conference league table, the Boston Celtics are presently in first place. The Celtics have won seven straight games and have only dropped one in their previous ten games. Boston is fifth in the NBA in points allowed per game (110.6 ppg) thanks to the addition of Jrue Holiday and Porzingis to their defence this season. With 120.8 points scored in each game, they rank fifth in the NBA in terms of offensive efficiency. They also have the most point differential in the league at +10.2.
Jayson Tatum, their All-Star player, leads both their offence and defence with 27.1 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game. After him, K. Porzingis is another guy to keep an eye on. He averages 20.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. Currently averaging a team-high 44.3% from outside the arc, Jrue Holiday is one of the greatest in terms of assists and rebounds.
NYK vs BOS Basketball Game Info
- Date: Sunday 25th February 2024
- Time:7:00 AM IST
- How to Watch on TV: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: Pennsylvania Plaza, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Lineups
NYK (Knicks): Ryan Arcidiacono, RJ Barrett, Charlie Brown Jr., Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, Evan Fournier, Taj Gibson, Quentin Grimes, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein, DaQuan Jeffries, Jaylen Martin, Miles McBride, Immanuel Quickley, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Jericho Sims, Dmytro Skapintsev, Jacob Toppin, OG Anunoby, Bojan Bogdanovic
BOS (Celtics): Dalano Banton, Oshae Brissett, Jaylen Brown, JD Davison, Sam Hauser, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Svi Mykhailiuk, Drew Peterson, Kristaps Porzingis, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, Lamar Stevens, Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh, Derrick White
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Injuries
NYK (Knicks): Mitchell Robinson is out for the season (ankle).
BOS (Celtics): Kristaps Porzingis questionable (Calf Injury), Luke Kornet (Adductor Strain)
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Head to Head
NYK (Knicks): 4 games won
BOS (Celtics): 6 Games Won
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Fantasy Leaders
Points: Jalen Brunson (27.5) vs Jayson Tatum (27.3)
Rebounds: Julius Randle (9.3) vs Jayson Tatum (8.7)
Assists: Jalen Brunson (6.6) vs Jrue Holiday (4.8)
Steals: Isaiah Hartenstein (1.2) vs Jaylen Brown (1.1)
Blocks: Isaiah Hartenstein (1.1) vs Kristaps Porzingis (1.9)
Free Throw%: Immanuel Quickley (87.2) vs Derrick White (89.5)
Field Goal Percentage%: OG Anunoby (51.6) vs Kristaps Porzingis (52.5)
Three Point Percentage%: Bojan Bogdanovic (52.9) vs Jrue Holiday (44.3)
NYK vs BOS Dream11 Prediction Team
Read More: Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction, NBA 2023-24
