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How to watch Knicks vs. Celtics Game 4 for free: Time, live streaming

The Knicks are hoping for a comeback tonight.

After taking Games 1 and 2 with wild comebacks in a second-round playoff series against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, the Knicks’ offense struggled in Game 3, leading to a deficit that they just couldn’t come back from.

Tonight, they’ll try to right the ship before the series heads back to Boston for Game 5 on Wednesday. The keys to that are shutting down the Celtics’ offense (especially when it comes to 3-point shots), while dialing up their own offense.

what to know about knicks vs. celtics
  • Date and time: May 12, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York))
  • Channel: ESPN
  • Streaming: (five days free)

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What time is the Knicks-Celtics game on tonight?

Today’s Knicks vs. Celtics game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET, May 12. The game will air on ESPN.

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Knicks vs. Celtics Round 2 schedule:

  • Game 1: Knicks (108), Celtics (105) – OT
  • Game 2: Knicks (91), Celtics (90)
  • Game 3: Celtics (115), Knicks (93)
  • Game 4: Celtics at Knicks, Monday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
  • Game 5: Knicks at Celtics, Wednesday, May 14, time TBD (TNT)*
  • Game 6: Celtics at Knicks, Friday, May 16, time TBD (ESPN)
  • Game 7: Knicks at Celtics, Monday, May 19 at 8 p.m. (TNT)

*Games 5-7 only if necessary


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