New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction: Combined starting 5 featuring Julius Randle and Jaylen Brown

Small Forward - Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics looks to pass the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks.

With Kemba Walker out of their lineup for the start of the season, Jaylen Brown knew the Boston Celtics would require more from him, and he has delivered big time. Brown is having an All-Star-caliber season this campaign and continues to post big numbers night after night.

Jaylen has earned the respect of the Boston Celtics fans, who were skeptical when the franchise offered him a massive extension. However, he is giving them their money's worth, as the Boston Celtics are looking like a Beast in the East this season.

Brown is playing an all-around game with contributions at both ends of the floor. He is averaging 25.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 11 games this season.

Power Forward - Julius Randle (New York Knicks)

Julius Randle has been tearing it up this season and is having the best season of his professional career.

He has been on fire from the floor, shooting with 50% accuracy from the hardwood. Randle was the driving force behind the New York Knicks' good start to the season, but things have not been going well for him or the team, off late.

Julius Randle went right at Drummond 😳 pic.twitter.com/6A2Cs2cLoT
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2021

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In 13 games this campaign, the player has produced for 23.2 points, 10.5 rebounds,and 6.7 assists.

Center - Tristan Thompson (Boston Celtics)

Tristan Thompson shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Tristan Thompson is the newest addition to the Boston Celtics roster this season and has already made his mark on the team with his defensive attributes.

Thompson played a pivotal role in the Cleveland Cavaliers' historic come-from-behind run in their victorious 2016 NBA Finals.

Tristan Thompson scores the first points of the Celtics season. pic.twitter.com/k7FPBZGKnz
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) December 24, 2020

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Thompson will aim to repeat the magic this postseason for his new team too.

Danny Ainge knocked one out of the park by getting him to bolster the Boston Celtics' front line. Thompson is an exceptional rim protector who can match up to the best in the game.