Knicks Edge Shorthanded Celtics in Game 7, Will Meet 76ers Next
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The New York Knicks clinched a spot in the next round of the NBA playoffs by defeating the Boston Celtics in a Game 7 thriller on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The Celtics played without star forward Jayson Tatum, and the Knicks capitalized on the absence to close out the first-round series.
New York’s narrow victory sets up an Eastern Conference matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, who had already advanced. The decisive contest against Boston went down to the wire, but timely scoring and late defensive stops allowed the Knicks to survive the shorthanded Celtics and keep their postseason run alive.
Tip-off details and the full schedule for the Knicks-76ers series are expected to be announced by the league shortly.
Source: New York Post
