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After beating the Knicks by 22 point in Game 3, the Boston Celtics are looking to even the Eastern Conference semifinals — 2-2. However, with the advantage in the series, the New York Knicks are trying to go up 3-1 before gameplay moves back to Boston’s TD Garden. For Game 4, the series takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The winner of the best-of-seven series will face off against either the Cleveland Cavaliers or Indiana Pacers. The Pacers have shocked the top-seeded Cavs to steal a three-game lead in what’s proven to be an unpredictable playoff season.
At a Glance: How to Watch Knicks vs. Celtics
- When: Game 4 — Mon., May 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Stream: DirecTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
Ahead of Game 4, tune-in to the NBA Draft Lottery 2025 to see which NBA team will get the No. 1 pick and the rights to draft Duke’s Copper Flagg. The team draft order selection event starts at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Looking to catch Game 4? Below is a quick guide on the best ways to watch Boston vs. New York, plus a full schedule of the NBA Playoffs series.
How to Watch Knicks vs. Celtics Playoff Games Online
Game 4 of the Celtics vs. Knicks playoff series is broadcast on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, the best way to watch Boston vs. New York games is with DirecTV, since it carries ESPN, which will have simulcasts of games. Here’s a breakdown of these options, including free trial and pricing information:
BEST OVERALL
DirecTV
Pros: Free trial, affordable genre packs, ESPN+ included
Cons: Not as many entertainment channels in genre packs as other options
One of the best ways to watch the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including the Knicks vs. Celtics series, is DirecTV. The streaming service offers various streaming options, while it carries ESPN (along with TNT, ABC, and NBA TV for the NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals). The best package for the NBA is the “MySports” plan, which carries more than 20 sports channels, which starts with a five-day free trial and costs $69.99 monthly after the trial ends.
BEST WALLET-FRIENDLY
Sling TV
Pros: Tons of channels, easy to use
Cons: Requires combination of packages + add-ons, no free trial
Sling is the more wallet-friendly live TV streaming service option. NBA fans can use to watch Knicks vs. Celtics and other NBA Playoff games on TNT, ESPN and ABC with the Sling Orange + Blue package. It starts at $33 for the first month of service, $65.99 per month afterwards. Unfortunately, Sling does not currently offer a free trial.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from location to location.
Hulu + Live TV carries ESPN for Knicks vs. Celtics livestreams, as well as ESPN and TNT to watch more NBA Playoff games. It’s pricier at $82.99 per month, but you get access to more than 90 channels. Subscribers also get access to ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu’s full on-demand library of movies, TV shows, and originals. Meanwhile, Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial to start watching games.
Knicks vs. Celtics Schedule, Next Game
After winning Game 1 and Game 2, the Knicks will attempt to beat Boston at Madison Square Garden in Game 4 on Monday, May 12. Additionally, Game 3 found the Celtics clawing back in the series with a win. Here’s the full New York vs. Boston series schedule and results:
- Game 1: Knicks 108 at Celtics 105, Mon. May 5
- Game 2: Knicks 91 at Celtics 90, Wed. May 7
- Game 3: Celtics 115 at Knicks 93, Sat. May 10
- Game 4: Celtics at Knicks — Mon. May 12, 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, ESPN
- Game 5: Knicks at Celtics — Wed. May 14, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, TNT
- *Game 6: Celtics at Knicks — Fri. May 16, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, ESPN
- *Game 7: Knicks at Celtics — Mon. May 19, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, TNT
*If necessary
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