April 9, 2026Updated 1:03 pm EDT

The New York Knicks (51-28) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Boston Celtics (54-25) on April 9, 2026. The Celtics have won four games in a row.

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Injury reportsKnicks

Tyler Kolek: Questionable (Oblique)

Celtics

Sam Hauser: Questionable (Back),

Neemias Queta: Questionable (Toe),

Jaylen Brown: Questionable (Achilles),

Derrick White: Questionable (Knee)

Stats to know
The 116.8 points per game the Knicks put up are 9.9 more points than the Celtics allow (106.9 points per game).
The Celtics put up only 4.2 more points per game (114.6) than the Knicks give up on average (110.4).

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