Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks predicted starting lineups and depth charts for Game 3 (May 10) | 2025 NBA Playoffs

The Boston Celtics’ backs are against the wall as they face a 0-2 hole against the New York Knicks in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden in downtown New York on Saturday, May 10. The Knicks showed grit in the first two games of their Eastern Conference semifinals series, recovering from 20-point deficits in back-to-back games.

The Celtics controlled most of the past two games, before fumbling their lead in the fourth quarter to allow the Knicks to get plenty of momentum as the series shifts to New York for Game 3.

The Celtics shot 25 of 100 from the three-point line in the first two games, which has been cited as the biggest factor in their losses. The Knicks have leaned on a balanced outing to steal two road wins before heading to their home court.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum put up 23 and 13 points, respectively, in the first two games of the series to lead the defending champions. The Knicks leaned on Jalen Brunson, who had 29 and 17 points in Games 1 and 2, to carry New York to a 2-0 series lead.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks predicted starting lineups and depth charts

Boston Celtics predicted starting lineups and depth charts

The Boston Celtics will look to muster a lineup capable of bouncing back after two tough losses against the Knicks. In Game 3, they are expected to field Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, and Al Horford as starters in New York. Head coach Joe Mazulla will call the shots once more as they shoot for their first win in the series.

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD
Point Guard	Derrick White	Payton Pritchard	JD Davison
Shooting Guard	Jrue Holiday	Baylor Scheierman
Small Forward	Jaylen Brown	Sam Hauser	Jordan Walsh
Power Forward	Jayson Tatum	Torrey Craig	Xavier Tillman
Center	Al Horford	Kristaps Porzingis	Luke Kornet

New York Knicks predicted starting lineups and depth charts

The New York Knicks will be carrying a lot of momentum ahead of their Game 3 faceoff against the Celtics. The home squad is predicted to start Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl Anthony-Towns. The Knicks will lean on head coach Tom Thibideau.

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD
Point Guard	Jalen Brunson	Cameron Payne	Tyler Kolek
Shooting Guard	Mikal Bridges	Miles McBride	Delon Wright
Small Forward	Josh Hart	Landry Shamet	Pacome Dadiet
Power Forward	OG Anunoby	Precious Achiuwa	P.J Tucker
Center	Karl-Anthony Towns	Mitchell Robinson	Ariel Hukporti

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks injury reports

Boston Celtics injury report

The Boston Celtics' core is expected to remain intact in their Game 3 pursuit against the Knicks, as only one player is listed in their injury report, namely Sam Hauser, who is day-to-day due to an ankle injury.

New York Knicks injury report

The New York Knicks will be complete in their quest to extend their series lead against the defending NBA champions Celtics, as no player is listed in their injury report.