New York plays Boston, seeks 6th straight home win
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Boston Celtics (54-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-28, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts Boston aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak. The Knicks are 33-16 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference with 15.
2 fast break points per game led by Mikal Bridges averaging 3. 2. The Celtics have gone 35-15 against Eastern Conference opponents.
Boston has a 5-7 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Knicks' 14. 3 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.
2 more made shots on average than the 14. 1 per game the Celtics allow. The Celtics are shooting 46.