The New York Knicks will be without OG Anunoby (left hamstring strain) and Landry Shamet (right shoulder sprain) as they travel to Boston. Both players have missed recent games, limiting rotation depth for the 13–6 squad.
Boston enters the contest with its own injury concerns. Jayson Tatum remains sidelined following right Achilles repair, while Ron Harper Jr. and Max Shulga are on G League assignments.
Derrick White (right calf contusion) and Neemias Queta (left ankle sprain) are listed as probable and could provide the Celtics with needed scoring and defensive support. Boston holds an 11–9 record and has won one of its last two games.
The Knicks arrive on a two-game winning streak, including a 116–94 victory over Toronto and a 118–109 win versus Milwaukee.
Jalen Brunson leads the offense with 28.5 points per game, supported by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 21.7 points and 11.9 rebounds.
Mikal Bridges contributes 16.1 points while providing 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Josh Hart adds 11.4 points and 7.8 rebounds.
Boston’s top performers include Jaylen Brown, who averages 28.4 points and 6.2 rebounds, and Payton Pritchard with 17.5 points and 4.3 assists per game. Anfernee Simons adds 13.7 points while shooting .407 from three-point range.
Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at TD Garden, marking the third meeting between the two teams this season. The Knicks have won the first two contests at Madison Square Garden by double-digit margins.
