Boston Celtics 81, New York Knicks 119
NBA · 2025-05-16 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Boston Celtics 119–81 on 2025-05-16 in NBA play, a 38-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:51 swung win probability 57% → 83%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 20 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 81 |
| New York Knicks | 26 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 119 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:51 swung win probability 57% → 83%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q2 17-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 7:22 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q1 0:51 | 57% → 83% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 11:12 | 100% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 11–0 | Q3 7:22 | 100% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 10–0 | Q3 1:51 | 100% → 100% |
| Boston Celtics | 11–0 | Q4 11:09 | 100% → 100% |