On May 16, 2025, the electrification atmosphere of the Madison Square Garden in New York, NY set the stage for an exciting NBA Shodown. In appearance, 19,812 was buzzing with the prestigious area energy and anticipation, with a close-capacity congestion of emotional fans. The game was performed by an experienced crew -Zb Derosa, Ed Maloy and Tyler Ford, who was the fair play and sharp oversite throughout the competition. This high-handed matchup promised intensity, drama and memorable moments at one of the grand stages of basketball.
Knicks Vs Boston Celtics Match Player Stats 16 May 2025, Box Score
On May 16, 2025 at the Madison Square Garden, New York Knicks and Boston Celtics clashed into a highly competitive game marked by strong personal performance and rapid swings. The Knicks was led by Jalen Brunson, who gave a standout performance with skilled shooting and playmaking, while Julius Randals provided concrete support in the paint. Celtics combined for a dynamic aggressive pair with Jelane Brown’s aggressive scoring and Jason Tatam’s all-round game. Despite Boston’s efforts, Knicks maintained significantly in major moments, rapid brake and significant three-pointers. The speed and materiality of the game kept the crowd across, as both teams fought to achieve the upper hand in this hot playoff-style competition.
New York Knicks Box Score
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3:00 PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/_ |
| OG Anunoby F | 37:18:00 | 7 | 18 | 38.9 | 4 | 13 | 30.8 | 5 | 5 | 100 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 26 |
| Josh Hart F | 32:58:00 | 3 | 8 | 37.5 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 3 | 4 | 75 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 24 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns C | 34:43:00 | 8 | 20 | 40 | 1 | 6 | 16.7 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 25 |
| Mikal Bridges G | 29:50:00 | 9 | 15 | 60 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 25 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 34:30:00 | 8 | 14 | 57.1 | 3 | 8 | 37.5 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 30 |
| Miles McBride | 31:55:00 | 4 | 7 | 57.1 | 2 | 5 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 20 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 13:31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| Precious Achiuwa | 9:27:00 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Landry Shamet | 5:02 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Cameron Payne | 4:22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| P.J. Tucker | 4:22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tyler Kolek | 2:02 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Pacôme Dadiet | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ariel Hukporti | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Delon Wright | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 42 | 91 | 46.2 | 16 | 45 | 35.6 | 19 | 21 | 90.5 | 15 | 40 | 55 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 23 | 119 | 38 | |
On 16 May 2025, New York Knicks performed a balanced team against Boston Celtics, with several players to contribute significantly at both ends of the court. OG Anunobi led the scoring with 23 points, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field by killing 9 rebounds and killing 4 three-pointers. Josh Hart displayed its all-round effect, achieving triple-dabble with about 10 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assistance. Carl-Antony Town added 21 points and dominated the glass with 12 rebounds. There was a efficient night of the million bridges, with 22 points on 60% shooting, which included 4 out of 6 to 4. Jalan Brunson was a major playmker and scorer with 23 points and 6 assistance, who performed 57.1% effective shoots from the field. From the bench, Miles McBrid provided a spark with 10 points, while Tyler Colec did the most of its limited minutes, three to 1 -for -1. Overall, Knicks shot 46.2% from the ground and 35.6% beyond the arch, scoring 119 total in a strong aggressive performance.
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Boston Celtics Box Score
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3:00 PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/_ |
| Jaylen Brown F | 31:47:00 | 8 | 20 | 40 | 3 | 9 | 33.3 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 20 | -30 |
| Al Horford F | 26:32:00 | 4 | 7 | 57.1 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -33 |
| Luke Kornet C | 20:34:00 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -16 |
| Jrue Holiday G | 29:44:00 | 1 | 8 | 12.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -34 |
| Derrick White G | 30:13:00 | 3 | 11 | 27.3 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | -45 |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | 11:28:00 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -14 |
| Payton Pritchard | 3:37 | 5 | 10 | 50 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | -17 |
| Sam Hauser | 14:51:00 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Baylor Scheierman | 13:49 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Torrey Craig | 9:27 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Xavier Tillman | 8:22 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| JD Davison | 5:37 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 |
| Jordan Walsh | 5:37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
| Neemias Queta | 4:22 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 |
| TOTALS | 31 | 86 | 36 | 12 | 40 | 30 | 7 | 10 | 70 | 9 | 27 | 36 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 22 | 81 | -38 |
On May 16, 2025, Boston Celtics fought aggressively against New York Nix, with a team shooting just 36% shooting percentage and 30% beyond shooting beyond ARC, finally scored 81 points. Jayalan Brown led the team with 20 points, including 6 rebounds and 6 assistance, but also did 7 turnover in a tough outing. Al Horford contributed 10 points on 57.1% shooting, while Pater Prancard pair a spark from the bench with 11 points in four minutes of the four -minute game. There was a quiet night in the junior holiday, with just 4 points on 1 -8 shooting, although he was perfect from the free -thro line. Both Deric White and Crystaps Porzis struggled, combined for only 12 points on disabled shoots. The bench unit, including Sam Hausar, Biler Sheherman and Tore Craig, tried to provide support, but their efforts were reduced as Celtics were out at both ends. Turnover (total 15) and poor shoots stricken Boston throughout the game, making a difference of 38 points in disappointing performance at the Madison Square Garden.
Line Score:
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 20 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 81 |
| NYK | 26 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 119 |
New York Nix dominated Boston Celtics in the 119-81 win on May 16, 2025 at the Madison Square Garden. Nux took initial control in the first quarter with a 26–20 lead, but this explosive was the second quarter where he had dropped Boston from 38–17-which opened the game wide. Maintaining its speed, New York added 28 points to the third and 28 points in the last period, beating the Celtics on both ends of the floor continuously. Boston fought aggressively to find the rhythm, managing just 81 points in four quarters, with his lowest output coming to another. The strong shooting, balanced scoring, and defensive intensity of Nix exposed their dominance, while Celtics was interrupted by poor shooting percentage and turnover. The wire-to-wire victory displayed New York’s playoff readiness and discovered Boston for reply.
Game Summary: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics – May 16, 2025
New York Knics won a statement on Boston Celtics with a 119–81 win at the Madison Square Garden. Nix came out strong and never looked back, with 38–17 runs, ahead of 26–20 before exploding in the second place, which gave him the commanding 64–37 Halftime lead. New York maintained control in the second half, excluding Boston from 28–20 in the third and 27–24 in the fourth, demonstrating stability at both ends of the court. Jalan Brunson led Knicks with 23 points and 6 assistance, while OG Anunobi added 23 points and 9 rebounds. Josh Hart recorded an impressive record with Triple-Dabal with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assistance. Mikal bridges were highly skilled, 60% scored 22 points on shooting, and Carl-Athony Town posted a double-dobbal with 21 points and 12 rebounds. New York shot 46.2% and three to 35.6% from the ground, while only 14 turnover. On the other hand, Celtics fought aggressively, shooting just 36% from the ground and 30% beyond the arc. Jelane Brown was the top scorer with 20 points for Boston, but also did 7 turnover. No other cultics player reached double figures in efficiency, and his second-fourth collapse proved to be expensive. Boston was excluded from 55–36 and was excluded from 25–19, highlighting the dominance of the Knicks in all aspects of the game. This decisive victory reflects the sharp form of Knicks which grows in Postsen, while Celtics will need to be re -organized after disappointing performance.
