Perkins has long been touting the Thunder as the best team in the NBA, and after their dominating regular season, it's hard to argue with that. However, the Knicks, compared to OKC at least, have cruised through the postseason and are poised to have plenty of rest before the Conference Finals kick off.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics NBA game to be played on May 14, 2025 on ESPN.

This story first appeared in Garden Party, a daily-ish playoffs newsletter from Boston Globe Sports. Click here to join the fun. There have been dozens of times the Celtics star sustained a painful injury, but Tatum would rise to his feet quickly. He couldn’t rise Monday.

Heading into Game 4, the New York Knicks likely hoped to see more production from their supporting cast — especially from players not named Jalen Brunson. The growing narrative that the Knicks had become overly reliant on their captain to generate offense was becoming a cause for concern.

Jalen Brunson has posted fantastic fourths over a terrific ten for the New York Knicks. Now at the cusp of an elusive conference finals trip, saving the best fo

Nick Wright joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Bill Belichick’s reputation, the Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Draft lottery, and where he was wrong about the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics.

Cardi B, amid her ongoing divorce with Offset, has found a new flame: NFL star Stefon Diggs. The duo brought their romance front, center and court-side to the NBA Playoffs on Monday.

NEW YORK — Thousands of people were within earshot of Jalen Brunson, on the heels of perhaps his team’s most important win during his time with the New York Knicks. All were jubilant. Some were shocked. Others unhinged. All wearing blue and orange.