Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction: the Celtics will be looking to repeat that success

Prediction for the NBA Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks match which will take place on December 9th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Celtics faced Indiana on the road in the quarterfinals and couldn't compare the best offense of the season - 112:122. At the same time, Boston's leaders played a quality game. Jayson Tatum scored 32 points + 12 rebounds + 6 assists and made 50% of his field goal attempts. Jaylen Brown added 30 points and 9 rebounds. Derek White had 18 points and 8 assists.

Despite the loss in Indianapolis, Boston stayed at the top of the Eastern Conference standings with 15 wins and only 5 losses in 20 games.

With one of the best defenses this season, Tom Thibodeau's team lost to Milwaukee 122:146. They allowed opponents to shoot over 60 percent of their shots, including 60.5 percent of their three-pointers - 23 of 38.

The loss to the Bucks did not affect New York's defensive rating - 107.5 passing points per game and third in the NBA. The record hasn't changed much either - 12:8 and fifth place in the East.

Boston has won all nine of their games this season, almost all of them convincingly, including a 114:98 win over the Knicks in mid-November. In the upcoming game, the Celtics will be looking to repeat that success - the best team in the Eastern Conference needs to bounce back after being destroyed by the midseason tournament. Milwaukee showed the same level as New York last night. Tom Thibodeau has a solid team, but one with limited potential.