On New York's end of the equation, the Knicks were able to outlast a pesky, young Detroit Pistons squad to win the prize of facing the Celtics, and appear to have done so without picking up any major injuries to key players as well. Can the Knicks give Boston more than one loss in this series?

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, left, drives past Orlando Magic's Anthony Black during the first half in game 1 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) AP

This matchup will be the 16th in the playoffs between New York and the Boston Celtics, with the lower-seeded Knicks having a chance to even up the series (of series). Boston has won eight, while New York is at seven. Before the historic franchises tip this off, we'll preview their head-to-head in the form of some bold predictions.