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Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 03 Dec 2025
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 123-117
21-32 37-20 36-24 29-41
Position#5
Record11-9
FormLWWLW
Points / game114.9
Allowed / game110.9
vs
Position#4
Record13-6
FormLWWWW
Points / game120.4
Allowed / game112.9
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Boston Celtics v New York Knicks
13 Jan 2027
BOS v NYK
upcoming
23 Oct 2026
BOS107
NYK103
08 Feb 2026
BOS89
NYK111
02 Dec 2025
BOS123
NYK117
14 May 2025
BOS127
NYK102
07 May 2025
BOS90
NYK91
05 May 2025
BOS105
NYK108
23 Feb 2025
BOS118
NYK105
22 Oct 2024
BOS132
NYK109
11 Apr 2024
BOS109
NYK118
08 Dec 2023
BOS133
NYK123
13 Nov 2023
BOS114
NYK98
05 Mar 2023
BOS129
NYK131
26 Jan 2023
BOS117
NYK120
08 Jan 2022
BOS99
NYK75
18 Dec 2021
BOS114
NYK107
07 Apr 2021
BOS101
NYK99
17 Jan 2021
BOS75
NYK105
18 Mar 2020
BOS v NYK
upcoming
01 Nov 2019
BOS104
NYK102
06 Dec 2018
BOS128
NYK100
21 Nov 2018
BOS109
NYK117
31 Jan 2018
BOS103
NYK73
24 Oct 2017
BOS110
NYK89
18 Jan 2017
BOS106
NYK117
11 Nov 2016
BOS115
NYK87
04 Mar 2016
BOS105
NYK104
27 Dec 2015
BOS100
NYK91
25 Feb 2015
BOS115
NYK94
12 Dec 2014
BOS95
NYK101
12 Mar 2014
BOS92
NYK116
13 Dec 2013
BOS90
NYK86
03 May 2013
BOS80
NYK88
28 Apr 2013
BOS97
NYK90
26 Apr 2013
BOS76
NYK90
26 Mar 2013
BOS85
NYK100
24 Jan 2013
BOS86
NYK89
04 Mar 2012
BOS115
NYK111
03 Feb 2012
BOS91
NYK89
19 Apr 2011
BOS96
NYK93
17 Apr 2011
BOS87
NYK85
13 Apr 2011
BOS112
NYK102
29 Oct 2010
BOS105
NYK101
17 Mar 2010
BOS109
NYK97
23 Feb 2010
BOS110
NYK106
21 Dec 2008
BOS124
NYK105
18 Nov 2008
BOS110
NYK101
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
New York Knicks winLost
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Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#13
W
111-107
111
107
+4
101avg 106
A09/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
100-102
100
102
-2
91avg 106
A12/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
131-95
131
95
+36
134avg 106
H13/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
121-118
121
118
+3
108avg 106
H16/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
113-99
113
99
+14
115avg 106
A19/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
105-113
105
113
-8
96avg 106
H22/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
138-129
138
129
+9
134avg 106
H23/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
117-114
117
114
+3
109avg 106
H26/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
115-119
115
119
-4
102avg 106
A29/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
117-115
117
115
+2
110avg 106
A30/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-33
24-21
24-26
33-27
22-23
19-28
36-20
23-31
34-26
33-20
33-28
31-21
37-30
26-19
27-36
31-33
29-29
33-32
27-24
24-14
28-22
25-40
24-30
28-21
32-27
48-30
30-32
28-40
24-30
33-28
29-25
31-31
36-32
33-27
23-35
23-25
28-26
30-25
32-28
27-36
227.9Avg total
116.8Scored
111.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (20)114.9110.9225.8+4.055%
Season at home (10)119.3113.1232.4+6.260%
Season away (10)110.5108.7219.2+1.850%
Last 10 (10)116.8111.1227.9+5.770%
Last 5 (5)118.4118.0236.4+0.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (4)106.5116.5223.0-10.025%
vs Weaker (26)112.8106.5219.2+6.358%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
133-120
133
120
+13
128avg 106
H12/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
L
107-124
107
124
-17
92avg 106
H13/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
140-132
140
132
+8
132avg 106
H15/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
113-115
113
115
-2
102avg 106
A18/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
113-111
113
111
+2
101avg 106
A20/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
L
121-133
121
133
-12
118avg 106
A22/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
113-100
113
100
+13
109avg 106
A25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
129-101
129
101
+28
125avg 106
A27/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
118-109
118
109
+9
112avg 106
H29/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
116-94
116
94
+22
114avg 106
H30/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
42-30
35-24
37-39
19-27
23-30
19-32
31-29
34-33
32-35
46-33
32-36
30-28
20-25
31-30
31-28
31-32
24-25
28-25
35-35
26-26
29-31
37-33
27-34
28-35
24-26
27-22
38-27
24-25
37-31
35-16
26-28
31-26
33-37
28-25
31-26
26-21
41-22
18-30
34-25
23-17
234.2Avg total
120.3Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (19)120.4112.9233.4+7.568%
Season at home (11)123.3110.5233.7+12.891%
Season away (8)116.5116.4232.9+0.138%
Last 10 (10)120.3113.9234.2+6.470%
Last 5 (5)119.4107.4226.8+12.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)105.2105.2210.4+0.060%
vs Similar ◀ (8)115.5112.1227.6+3.450%
vs Weaker (17)120.8114.7235.5+6.165%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.2+2.2Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: +3.4+3.4Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: +0.1+0.1Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: +0.0+0.0Q4: +0.2+0.2
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.2+2.2Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: +3.4+3.4Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: +0.1+0.1Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: +0.0+0.0Q4: +0.2+0.2
Boston CelticsNew York Knicks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#13
D
54-54
54
54
+0
A09/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
41-51
41
51
-10
A12/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
67-46
67
46
+21
H13/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
63-49
63
49
+14
H16/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
62-61
62
61
+1
A19/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
53-62
53
62
-9
H22/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
80-57
80
57
+23
H23/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
57-58
57
58
-1
H26/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
69-59
69
59
+10
A29/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
58-51
58
51
+7
A30/11
NBA
115.2Avg total
60.4Scored
54.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.654.0111.6+3.660%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.552.8111.3+5.760%-
Last 30 away (15)56.855.2112.0+1.660%-
Last 10 (10)60.454.8115.2+5.660%-
Last 5 (5)63.457.4120.8+6.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (4)51.862.0113.8-10.20%-
vs Weaker (26)58.552.8111.3+5.869%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
77-54
77
54
+23
H12/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
L
42-62
42
62
-20
H13/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
78-68
78
68
+10
H15/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
51-55
51
55
-4
A18/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
52-50
52
50
+2
A20/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
66-64
66
64
+2
A22/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
51-48
51
48
+3
A25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
72-47
72
47
+25
A27/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
61-62
61
62
-1
H29/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
59-52
59
52
+7
H30/11
NBA
117.1Avg total
60.9Scored
56.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.156.6115.7+2.557%-
Last 30 at home (17)61.256.0117.2+5.271%-
Last 30 away (13)56.457.4113.8-1.038%-
Last 10 (10)60.956.2117.1+4.770%-
Last 5 (5)61.854.6116.4+7.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)52.255.8108.0-3.620%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)59.554.0113.5+5.562%-
vs Weaker (17)60.958.1119.0+2.965%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 116.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.4 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.726.9
54.1%
54.8%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.915.8
39.6%
35.8%47.4
🏀 Free throws20.315.6
76.8%
78.1%15.6
They take 89.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 120.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.9 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.429.5
57.4%
54.8%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.814.3
35.9%
35.8%42.9
🏀 Free throws24.018.4
76.7%
78.1%18.4
They take 91.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 03 Dec 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLWWLWWWLW
New York Knicks
WWWWLWLWLW
#5
League position
#4
+5.9
Net rating
+6.3
120.1
Offensive rating
117.7
114.3
Defensive rating
111.4
56.5%
Effective FG%
55.9%
52.1%
Opp. effective FG%
54.2%
11.9%
Turnover %
12.7%
30.7%
Off. rebound %
29.3%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.26
39.6%
3-point %
35.9%
58.5%
Assist %
61.9%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence120.1 · 117.7Defence114.3 · 111.4Shooting56.5% · 55.9%3-point %39.6% · 35.9%Ball care11.9% · 12.7%Off. rebounds30.7% · 29.3%Free throws0.23 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)70% · 70%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ New York Knicks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
5
Boston Celtics wins
5
New York Knicks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/11/25ACleveland Cavaliers117-115
29/11/25AMinnesota Timberwolves115-119
26/11/25HDetroit Pistons117-114
23/11/25HOrlando Magic138-129
22/11/25HBrooklyn Nets105-113
19/11/25ABrooklyn Nets113-99
16/11/25HLos Angeles Clippers121-118
13/11/25HMemphis Grizzlies131-95
12/11/25APhiladelphia 76ers100-102
09/11/25AOrlando Magic111-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/11/25HToronto Raptors116-94
29/11/25HMilwaukee Bucks118-109
27/11/25ACharlotte Hornets129-101
25/11/25ABrooklyn Nets113-100
22/11/25AOrlando Magic121-133
20/11/25ADallas Mavericks113-111
18/11/25AMiami Heat113-115
15/11/25HMiami Heat140-132
13/11/25HOrlando Magic107-124
12/11/25HMemphis Grizzlies133-120

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW55%
HomeWWLWW60%
AwayWLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games201010
Win %55%60%50%
Points / game114.9119.3110.5
Allowed / game110.9113.1108.7
Point differential+4.0+6.2+1.8
Avg total225.8232.4219.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%30%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (9)50% (4)60% (5)
Overtime %0%0%0%
New York Knicks
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW68%
HomeWLWWW91%
AwayLWLWW38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games19118
Win %68%91%38%
Points / game120.4123.3116.5
Allowed / game112.9110.5116.4
Point differential+7.5+12.8+0.1
Avg total233.4233.7232.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+47%64%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)-50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder2120195%122.2106.7+15.5
2 Detroit Pistons2117481%118.8113.2+5.6
3 Los Angeles Lakers2015575%119.0115.8+3.2
4 Houston Rockets1813572%121.8111.2+10.6
5 Denver Nuggets2014670%124.6115.8+8.8
6 New York Knicks1913668%120.4112.9+7.5
7 San Antonio Spurs1913668%118.8113.6+5.3
8 Toronto Raptors2215768%117.7113.1+4.6
9 Miami Heat2114767%124.3118.4+5.9
10 Orlando Magic2113862%119.5114.3+5.2
11 Minnesota Timberwolves2012860%119.2114.1+5.0
12 Cleveland Cavaliers2213959%119.5115.8+3.8
13 Phoenix Suns2213959%117.0113.7+3.4
14 Atlanta Hawks2213959%118.0115.8+2.2
15 Boston Celtics2011955%114.9110.9+4.0
16 Philadelphia 76ers2011955%118.3118.0+0.3
17 Golden State Warriors21111052%114.5113.6+1.0
18 Chicago Bulls2091145%120.0123.2-3.2
19 Memphis Grizzlies2191243%113.4116.5-3.1
20 Milwaukee Bucks2291341%116.0118.2-2.2
21 Portland Trail Blazers2181338%118.2121.1-2.9
22 Utah Jazz2071335%118.5125.3-6.9
23 Dallas Mavericks2271532%111.1116.1-5.0
24 Charlotte Hornets2161529%115.2120.0-4.7
25 Los Angeles Clippers2151624%112.3118.8-6.4
26 Sacramento Kings2151624%111.8122.9-11.1
27 Brooklyn Nets2041620%108.8118.5-9.7
28 Indiana Pacers2141719%110.2119.4-9.2
29 Washington Wizards2031715%112.8127.2-14.4
30 New Orleans Pelicans2131814%111.2122.1-10.9
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics21373629123
New York Knicks32202441117
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