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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 24 Oct 2025
Tip-off: 23:30
Final 105-95
22-30 42-14 18-21 23-30
Position#4
Record1-0
FormWLWLW
Points / game119.0
Allowed / game111.0
vs
Position#5
Record0-1
FormWLWLL
Points / game116.0
Allowed / game117.0
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2025-26
Meetings · New York Knicks v Boston Celtics
04 Apr 2027
NYK v BOS
upcoming
14 Mar 2027
NYK v BOS
upcoming
09 Apr 2026
NYK112
BOS106
24 Oct 2025
NYK105
BOS95
16 May 2025
NYK119
BOS81
12 May 2025
NYK121
BOS113
10 May 2025
NYK93
BOS115
08 Apr 2025
NYK117
BOS119
08 Feb 2025
NYK104
BOS131
24 Feb 2024
NYK102
BOS116
25 Oct 2023
NYK104
BOS108
27 Feb 2023
NYK109
BOS94
05 Nov 2022
NYK118
BOS133
06 Jan 2022
NYK108
BOS105
20 Oct 2021
NYK138
BOS134
16 May 2021
NYK96
BOS92
01 Dec 2019
NYK104
BOS113
26 Oct 2019
NYK95
BOS118
01 Feb 2019
NYK99
BOS113
20 Oct 2018
NYK101
BOS103
24 Feb 2018
NYK112
BOS121
21 Dec 2017
NYK102
BOS93
02 Apr 2017
NYK94
BOS110
25 Dec 2016
NYK114
BOS119
02 Feb 2016
NYK89
BOS97
12 Jan 2016
NYK120
BOS114
27 Mar 2015
NYK92
BOS96
03 Feb 2015
NYK97
BOS108
28 Jan 2014
NYK114
BOS88
08 Dec 2013
NYK73
BOS114
01 May 2013
NYK86
BOS92
23 Apr 2013
NYK87
BOS71
20 Apr 2013
NYK85
BOS78
31 Mar 2013
NYK108
BOS89
07 Jan 2013
NYK96
BOS102
17 Apr 2012
NYK118
BOS110
25 Dec 2011
NYK106
BOS104
24 Apr 2011
NYK89
BOS101
22 Apr 2011
NYK96
BOS113
21 Mar 2011
NYK86
BOS96
15 Dec 2010
NYK116
BOS118
06 Apr 2010
NYK104
BOS101
22 Nov 2009
NYK105
BOS107
06 Feb 2009
NYK100
BOS110
04 Jan 2009
NYK100
BOS88
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#3
W
121-113
121
113
+8
114avg 106
H12/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
102-127
102
127
-25
86avg 106
A14/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
119-81
119
81
+38
116avg 106
H17/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
135-138 OT
135
138
-3
123avg 106
H22/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
109-114
109
114
-5
97avg 106
H24/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
106-100
106
100
+6
91avg 106
A26/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
121-130
121
130
-9
110avg 106
A28/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
111-94
111
94
+17
101avg 106
H30/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
108-125
108
125
-17
97avg 106
A01/06
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
119-111
119
111
+8
111avg 106
H22/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-39
23-23
37-23
33-28
32-30
27-29
17-32
26-36
26-20
38-17
28-20
27-24
36-34
33-28
21-25
35-38
26-24
26-25
29-32
28-33
26-30
19-28
25-22
36-20
35-43
29-26
27-33
30-28
27-23
29-22
34-28
21-21
24-25
30-33
23-34
31-33
33-23
32-27
22-37
32-24
228.4Avg total
115.1Scored
113.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (1)119.0111.0230.0+8.0100%
Season at home (1)119.0111.0230.0+8.0100%
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)115.1113.3228.4+1.850%
Last 5 (5)113.0112.0225.0+1.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)106.4109.1215.6-2.744%
vs Similar ◀ (15)111.5112.6224.1-1.147%
vs Weaker (6)113.3100.5213.8+12.8100%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#15
L
93-95
93
95
-2
83avg 107
A25/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
107-98
107
98
+9
100avg 107
A27/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
120-89
120
89
+31
123avg 107
H30/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
105-108 OT
105
108
-3
91avg 107
H05/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
90-91
90
91
-1
74avg 107
H07/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
115-93
115
93
+22
109avg 107
A10/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
113-121
113
121
-8
96avg 107
A12/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
127-102
127
102
+25
123avg 107
H14/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
81-119
81
119
-38
63avg 107
A17/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
116-117
116
117
-1
100avg 107
H22/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-31
32-18
11-24
23-22
32-29
21-19
26-27
28-23
23-27
24-22
36-13
37-27
26-25
35-20
23-30
16-25
24-13
26-28
23-20
17-30
36-20
35-26
25-24
19-23
39-28
23-23
23-37
28-33
30-32
29-27
32-17
36-26
20-26
17-38
20-28
24-27
28-26
23-31
35-18
30-42
210.0Avg total
106.7Scored
103.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (1)116.0117.0233.0-1.00%
Season at home (1)116.0117.0233.0-1.00%
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)106.7103.3210.0+3.440%
Last 5 (5)110.4110.4220.8+0.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (1)112.0118.0230.0-6.00%
vs Weaker (29)110.9102.2213.1+8.772%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +2.8+2.8Q2Q2: +2.8+2.8Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: +1.4+1.4Q4: -2.0-2.0
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +2.8+2.8Q2Q2: +2.8+2.8Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: +1.4+1.4Q4: -2.0-2.0
New York KnicksBoston Celtics
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
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#3
L
51-62
51
62
-11
H12/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
D
59-59
59
59
+0
A14/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
64-37
64
37
+27
H17/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
69-62
69
62
+7
H22/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
52-49
52
49
+3
H24/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
45-58
45
58
-13
A26/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
64-69
64
69
-5
A28/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
56-45
56
45
+11
H30/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A01/06
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
65-50
65
50
+15
H22/10
NBA
112.8Avg total
57.9Scored
54.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.754.1110.8+2.660%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.052.1108.1+3.975%-
Last 30 away (14)57.556.4113.9+1.143%-
Last 10 (10)57.954.9112.8+3.050%-
Last 5 (5)56.856.0112.8+0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)54.055.0109.0-1.044%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)56.554.4110.9+2.167%-
vs Weaker (6)61.252.0113.2+9.267%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#15
W
59-49
59
49
+10
A25/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
53-48
53
48
+5
A27/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
47-49
47
49
-2
H30/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
61-45
61
45
+16
H05/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
50-41
50
41
+9
H07/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
71-46
71
46
+25
A10/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
62-51
62
51
+11
A12/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
D
59-59
59
59
+0
H14/05
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
37-64
37
64
-27
A17/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
51-57
51
57
-6
H22/10
NBA
105.9Avg total
55.0Scored
50.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.651.1106.7+4.563%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.149.8102.9+3.353%-
Last 30 away (15)58.152.4110.5+5.773%-
Last 10 (10)55.050.9105.9+4.160%-
Last 5 (5)56.055.4111.4+0.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (1)60.063.0123.0-3.00%-
vs Weaker (29)55.450.7106.1+4.766%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 115.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.8 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.9 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers52.728.7
54.5%
54.8%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.611.6
34.5%
35.8%34.8
🏀 Free throws28.722.9
79.8%
78.1%22.9
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 106.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.6 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.7 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers44.023.3
53.0%
54.8%46.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.213.9
34.6%
35.8%41.7
🏀 Free throws22.418.4
82.1%
78.1%18.4
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% 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 24 Oct 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
WLWLWLLWLW
Boston Celtics
LLWLWLLWWL
#4
League position
#5
+1.8
Net rating
+3.5
114.8
Offensive rating
111.1
113.0
Defensive rating
107.6
53.4%
Effective FG%
52.4%
56.3%
Opp. effective FG%
49.5%
13.8%
Turnover %
12.9%
29.2%
Off. rebound %
25.4%
0.33
Free-throw rate
0.27
34.5%
3-point %
34.6%
51.1%
Assist %
53.0%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence114.8 · 111.1Defence113.0 · 107.6Shooting53.4% · 52.4%3-point %34.5% · 34.6%Ball care13.8% · 12.9%Off. rebounds29.2% · 25.4%Free throws0.33 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)50% · 40%
■ New York Knicks   ■ Boston Celtics
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
4
New York Knicks wins
6
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/10/25HCleveland Cavaliers119-111
01/06/25AIndiana Pacers108-125
30/05/25HIndiana Pacers111-94
28/05/25AIndiana Pacers121-130
26/05/25AIndiana Pacers106-100
24/05/25HIndiana Pacers109-114
22/05/25HIndiana Pacers135-138 OT
17/05/25HBoston Celtics119-81
14/05/25ABoston Celtics102-127
12/05/25HBoston Celtics121-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/10/25HPhiladelphia 76ers116-117
17/05/25ANew York Knicks81-119
14/05/25HNew York Knicks127-102
12/05/25ANew York Knicks113-121
10/05/25ANew York Knicks115-93
07/05/25HNew York Knicks90-91
05/05/25HNew York Knicks105-108 OT
30/04/25HOrlando Magic120-89
27/04/25AOrlando Magic107-98
25/04/25AOrlando Magic93-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallW100%
HomeW100%
Away--
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games11-
Win %100%100%-
Points / game119.0119.0-
Allowed / game111.0111.0-
Point differential+8.0+8.0-
Avg total230.0230.0-
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%-
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %0%0%-
Boston Celtics
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallL0%
HomeL0%
Away--
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games11-
Win %0%0%-
Points / game116.0116.0-
Allowed / game117.0117.0-
Point differential-1.0-1.0-
Avg total233.0233.0-
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%-
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (1)0% (1)-
Overtime %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 San Antonio Spurs110100%125.092.0+33.0
2 Utah Jazz110100%129.0108.0+21.0
3 Charlotte Hornets110100%136.0117.0+19.0
4 Milwaukee Bucks220100%127.5118.0+9.5
5 Golden State Warriors220100%128.0120.0+8.0
6 New York Knicks110100%119.0111.0+8.0
7 Memphis Grizzlies110100%128.0122.0+6.0
8 Chicago Bulls110100%115.0111.0+4.0
9 Minnesota Timberwolves110100%118.0114.0+4.0
10 Phoenix Suns110100%120.0116.0+4.0
11 Oklahoma City Thunder220100%133.0129.5+3.5
12 Philadelphia 76ers110100%117.0116.0+1.0
13 Toronto Raptors21150%127.0120.0+7.0
14 Orlando Magic21150%116.0116.0+0.0
15 Atlanta Hawks21150%114.5122.5-8.0
16 Boston Celtics1010%116.0117.0-1.0
17 Houston Rockets1010%124.0125.0-1.0
18 Detroit Pistons1010%111.0115.0-4.0
19 Miami Heat1010%121.0125.0-4.0
20 Portland Trail Blazers1010%114.0118.0-4.0
21 Sacramento Kings1010%116.0120.0-4.0
22 Denver Nuggets1010%131.0137.0-6.0
23 Indiana Pacers1010%135.0141.0-6.0
24 New Orleans Pelicans1010%122.0128.0-6.0
25 Cleveland Cavaliers1010%111.0119.0-8.0
26 Los Angeles Lakers1010%109.0119.0-10.0
27 Washington Wizards1010%120.0133.0-13.0
28 Brooklyn Nets1010%117.0136.0-19.0
29 Los Angeles Clippers1010%108.0129.0-21.0
30 Dallas Mavericks1010%92.0125.0-33.0
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
New York Knicks22421823105
Boston Celtics3014213095
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