Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Game 6 (May 16)

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks continue their 2025 NBA playoffs East semis battle in Friday's Game 6 at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics extended the series, winning the elimination Game 5 at home 127-102 in Jayson Tatum's absence. Reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led Boston's charge.

Brown scored 26 points, eight rebounds, and 12 assists on 9 of 17 shots, including three 3s, while White had 34 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three blocks on 9 of 16 shots. It was a close affair in the first half with the scores tied, but a spectacular third quarter helped the Celtics stretch away and take a 15-point lead entering the fourth quarter.

Unlike the previous games, the Knicks had no answers amid a comeback attempt as their offense fizzled out, too. Jalen Brunson didn't have the best of games as he managed 22 points and six assists on 7 of 17 shots, including 1 of 4 from 3. Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby combined for just 15 points on 5 of 26 shooting. Anunoby made just one of his 12 attempts.

The Knicks will need more from the two if they are to advance to their first conference finals appearance in 25 years.

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Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Injury Reports for Game 6 (May 16)

Boston Celtics injury report

The Celtics have ruled out Jayson Tatum, citing right Achilles Tendon Repair. His season ended with the injury in Game 4.

New York Knicks injury report

Precious Achiuwa is questionable, citing a right ankle sprain. He will be a game-time decision.

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Game 6 (May 16)

Boston Celtics starting lineup and depth chart

The Celtics will start Jrue Holiday and Derrick White in the backcourt, with Jaylen Brown as the small forward, Al Horford as the power forward and Kristaps Porzingis at center.

PG	Jrue Holiday	Payton Pritchard	JD Davison
SG	Derrick White	Baylor Scheierman
SF	Jaylen Brown	Sam Hauser	Jordan Walsh
PF	Al Horford	Xavier Tillman	Torrey Craig
C	Kristaps Porzingis	Luke Kornet	Neemias Queta

New York Knicks starting lineup and depth chart

The Knicks will start Jalen Brunson at point guard and Mikal Bridges at shooting guard, with the frontcourt trio of Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns.

PG	Jalen Brunson	Cam Payne	Tyler Kolek
SG	Mikal Bridges	Miles McBride	Delon Wright
SF	OG Anunoby	Landry Shamet	Pacome Dadiet
PF	Josh Hart	Precious Achiuwa	P.J. Tucker
C	Karl-Anthony Towns	Mitchell Robinson	Ariel Hukporti

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Arhaan Raje is an Assistant Content Manager and Senior Writer with Sportskeeda's NBA/WNBA team with four years of experience.

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